Add 2 oz Redwood Rye, 0.75 oz Averna Amaro, 0.5 oz Carpano Antica, 0.25 tsp simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to a mixing glass. Fill the mixing glass with large ice until nearly full.

Chill and dilute

Stir the mixture briskly with a bar spoon for 30–40 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations) until the outside of the mixing glass is well chilled and the liquid is properly diluted and slightly viscous.

Prepare glass

Place 1 large ice cube (or 2 medium) into a chilled rocks glass.

Strain

Using a Hawthorne or julep strainer, strain the stirred cocktail into the prepared rocks glass over the ice.

Express garnish

Hold an orange peel over the glass and give it a firm twist to express the oils over the surface of the drink, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it into the glass as garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the interplay of spicy rye, bitter‑sweet Averna, and rich aromatics from Carpano Antica.

Ice & Tools

If using large one‑piece ice, freeze in an insulated mold ahead of time. Use a clean bar spoon and strainer. Ensure all tools are chilled if serving multiple cocktails to maintain consistency.