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Improved Whiskey Cocktail

Improved Whiskey Cocktail suits someone looking for strong, herbal and spicy rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it better for deliberate sipping.

StrongHerbalSpicy

APPROX. ABV: 31%
STRENGTH: 5/5
DRINKABILITY: 2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength5

Body2

Drinkability2

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak

02Dark chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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