StirredEasy3 min

Little Italy

Audrey Saunders' Manhattan riff, with artichoke depth.

Featuring Faccia Brutto

Ingredients

2 oz
Rye whiskey
0.5 oz
Faccia Brutto Carciofo
0.75 oz
Sweet vermouth
Brandied cherry

Glass: Coupe

Garnish: Brandied cherry

Build

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

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