No Apologies cocktail made with Lythgoe Bourbon

LYTHGOE BOURBON

No Apologies

2 oz Lythgoe Bourbon, Pauline’s Victory
0.5 oz sweet vermouth
0.5 oz amaro (Averna or Montenegro)
2 dashes orange bitters
1 wide orange peel
Combine bourbon, sweet vermouth, amaro and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir slowly for 25–30 seconds until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Express the orange peel over the surface, run it around the rim and drop it in.
Tasting Notes
Rich, with a hint of bitterness and plenty of complexity. The amaro adds depth without overpowering the bourbon.
Serve
Cold, in a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Behind the Drink

Two distilleries. One shared appreciation for doing things the right way.

No Apologies was created as part of the Bootlegger's Collection, bringing together the bold character of Lythgoe Bourbon and Daufuskie Island Distillery. Rich bourbon, sweet vermouth and amaro create a cocktail that's classic, but smooth, confident and made without compromise.

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