BITTERSCOTCH

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One sip of the Bitterscotch may just have you forgetting the pun in the drink's name. Pun-lover or not, you can build this drink to your personal preference. Reach for a sweet, lighter amaro for a sweeter, lighter drink. If your palate favors more robust, bitter flavors, sub in a more forceful, bitter-leaning amaro. Fan of smoke-forward drinks? Woodsy, rich Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro is your friend here. No matter what amaro you choose, the lemon will brighten, and a full ounce of blanc vermouth fills out the drink, providing a temper to Scotch's smoky heat.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces Scotch
1 ounce blanc vermouth
3/4 ounce amaro
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
Ice
Lemon peel, for serving

Steps:

  • In a shaker, combine the scotch, blanc vermouth, amaro and lemon juice. Add ice, cover and shake vigorously until the drink is well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Holding a lemon peel by its long edges, skin facing down into the glass, pinch the peel to release the citrus oils. Add it to the glass and serve.

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