Sforzando

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Eryn Reece
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2008

A smoky twist on the Manhattan, the Sforzando splits the original's rye whiskey base with mezcal and combines them with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, cacao, cinnamon, and bitters, making for a spirit-forward cocktail with remarkable depth.

Base Spirit: Whiskey, Mezcal
Method: Stirred
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 1 fl oz Rye
  • 0.75 fl oz Mezcal
  • 0.5 fl oz Dry Vermouth
  • 0.5 fl oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Xocolatl Mole Bitters
  • 1 Orange Twist
Method
  1. 1

    Add rye, mezcal, Bénédictine, dry vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.

  3. 3

    Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.

  4. 4

    Using a julep strainer, strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with orange twist.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/sforzando-cocktail/