Ingredients

2 oz

Rye whiskey

0.5 oz

Faccia Brutto Carciofo

0.75 oz

Sweet vermouth

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Brandied cherry

Build

1. 1Combine all liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. 2Stir 30 seconds.
3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
4. 4Drop in a brandied or Luxardo cherry.

Saunders' 2005 creation at Pegu Club, served here with Faccia Brutto Carciofo in place of Cynar. The artichoke base adds vegetal bitterness without weight; the rye holds the spine. Up, with brandied cherries.