About
I came across this cocktail in Elliott Clark’s (@apartment_bartender) book Let’s Do Drinks. It’s built like a reverse Manhattan, but with Amaro Montenegro taking the lead. Montenegro brings warmth and soft sweetness up front, while rye adds structure and a bit of spice. Orange bitters complement both the amaro and the rye. It’s a great way to introduce someone to amari without overwhelming them, and it drinks especially well after a rich meal.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 2 oz · 60 mlAmaro Montenegro
- 1 oz · 30 mlrye whiskey (overproof)
- 3–4 dashesorange bitters
- orange peel oil
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- 2
Add ice and stir until chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora.
- 4
Express orange peel oil over the surface.
- 5
Garnish with an orange twist or orange slice.
anatomyofadrink.com/cocktails/the-count-of-montenegro