Seventh Son Recipe

Name: Molly Woo's Asian Bistros Seventh Son Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz Rye whiskey (or bourbon if you prefer softer spice); 0.5 oz Amaro (e.g., Averna or Montenegro); 0.5 oz Dry vermouth; 0.25 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec); 0.25 oz Maple syrup (pure); 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 dash Orange bitters; 1 tsp Freshly grated nutmeg; 1 piece Large orange peel (for express and rim); 1 piece Luxardo cherry or brandied cherry; 1 piece Ice (large cube or sphere recommended)

Inspired by Molly Woo's Asian Bistro

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

2 oz Rye whiskey (or bourbon if you prefer softer spice)

1/2 oz Amaro (e.g., Averna or Montenegro)

1/2 oz Dry vermouth

1/4 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)

1/4 oz Maple syrup (pure)

Bitters & Spice

2 dashes Angostura bitters

1 dash Orange bitters

1 tsp Freshly grated nutmeg

Garnish

1 piece Large orange peel (for express and rim)

1 piece Luxardo cherry or brandied cherry

Ice

1 piece Ice (large cube or sphere recommended)

Method

Prepare Glass

Chill and ready

Put a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you build the cocktail to chill it. If using ice water, discard it before serving.

Build & Stir

Measure and combine

In a mixing glass add 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz amaro, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 oz orange liqueur, and 0.25 oz maple syrup.

Add bitters and spice

Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters, and about 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg to the mixing glass. The nutmeg is a key aromatic — freshly grate it right before mixing for best flavor.

Ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir for 25–30 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations) until well chilled and diluted (mixing glass should feel very cold). Stirring rather than shaking preserves clarity and texture for this spirit-forward drink.

Finish & Garnish

Prep the glass and strain

If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump it now. Place a single large ice cube or sphere in the chilled rocks glass. Double-strain the stirred cocktail into the glass over the large ice to remove any nutmeg solids.

Express orange oils

Take the orange peel and hold it over the cocktail, skin-side down. Give it a firm twist to express the oils across the cocktail surface, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink.

Garnish

Finish with one Luxardo or brandied cherry on a pick placed into the glass. Optionally grate a light dusting of fresh nutmeg on top for aroma.