Nirvana Cocktail

2
 oz
bonded rye
Rye
1
 oz
Amer Picon aperitif
¼
 oz
Maraschino liqueur
¼
 oz
Bénédictine
1
 dash
Boker's bitters
Aromatic bitters

Garnish

Orange twist

Glassware

Coupe glass

Instructions

In a mixing glass filled with ice, add the rye, Amer Picon, maraschino liqueur, Bénédictine, and bitters. Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Notes

For a very long time, I could not get enough of this drink. For a short time, it even supplanted my love of the Old Fashioned and all of its iterations. It is important to get a spicy rye that is at least 50 percent ABV; otherwise the cocktail will become overly sweet. When made properly and ice cold, this drink will let you sit back and contemplate all that life throws at you. You'll finish content in the knowledge that whichever of life's issues is getting you down at the moment, you'll always have light on the path to your own private Nirvana.

Properties

Type: Old Fashioned: Spirit, Sweetener, Bitters