Jul 14 2026
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Skeleton Key Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time10m
Serves1

McClintock Wine Kitchen Solera Rye (WK exclusive), cinnamon, fennel, espelette, orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: McClintock Wine Kitchen Solera Rye, ground cinnamon, ground fennel, espelette pepper, orange bitters, and ice cubes. Ensure you have a mixing glass or cocktail shaker ready.

Mixing

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In the mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of McClintock Wine Kitchen Solera Rye, 0.5 tsp of ground cinnamon, 0.25 tsp of ground fennel, 0.25 tsp of espelette pepper, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

  2. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass or shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the mixture.

  3. 4

    Stir or Shake

    If using a mixing glass, stir the ingredients gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled. If using a shaker, secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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