Our friends Shannon and Jeffrey Sapp throw a holiday party every year at around this time. A highlight of this shindig is the holiday mix-off, in which a handful of would-be mixologists compete with original recipe cocktails, served in mini tasting cups. We’re headed to the party tonight, but in advance of it I’ll let this year’s cat out of the bag. Herewith, my entry for the 2017 Mix-off.
What could be more comforting on a cold winter’s night, particularly after a day’s festivities are complete, than a craft cocktail? The spicy seduction of fine rye whiskey, the warm embrace of chile liqueur, and the sweet kiss of dark cherry liqueur combined with a hint of chocolate bitters produce the sublime concoction I’ve christened ‘Silent Night.’ It will warm you from tongue to toes, and it’s my Christmas gift to each of you.
To wit:
- 2 parts Rittenhouse rye whiskey
- ¼ part Ancho Reyes ancho chile liqueur
- ½ part Cherry Heering dark cherry liqueur
- 2 dashes Bittermens chocolate mole bitters
Stir over ice until very cold, serve in a chilled coupe with dark cherry garnish. Makes one three-ounce drink.
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