Our reader, Joseph LaMonica, is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. His drink was conceptualized by his time in Florence, Italy and is a reflection of his love of the art of Michael Angelo. This drink has heat/soothing components which is a commentary on the importance of balance and that there is no pain without pleasure. Also inspired by a NY sour he had at the Arts Inn in Florence from a killer bartender named Silvio. The drink is very well balanced with citrus, heat, and wine notes
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Ingredients
- 1 oz Suntory House-made Brown Butter Suntory
- 1 oz Whiskey Demon Seed Scorpion Pepper Whiskey
- 3/4 oz Orange Peel Syrup
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice Fresh
- 1 Egg White
Top
- Red Wine Merlot
Garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients besides Merlot and dry shake
- Add ice (cheater and big cube and shake for 10-12 seconds)
- Double strain in a rocks glass with a big cube
- Layer Merlot on top.
- Use a dropper to drop angostura bitters around cube and swirl to make hearts
- Garnish with slapped rosemary
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