Felices Los 4

Michael Aredes | New York City

photo: Shannon Sturgis

Named after a song by Colombian singer Maluma, this spirit-forward mixture combines bourbon, aged rum, Pedro Ximénez sherry and a splash of peated whisky. Despite its spirituous construction, Michael Aredes describes the drink as “crushable and delicious.”

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce bourbon, preferably Elijah Craig
  • 1 ounce bourbon, preferably Elijah Craig
  • 1 ounce rum, preferably Santa Teresa 1796
  • 1 ounce rum, preferably Santa Teresa 1796
  • 1/2 ounce Pedro Ximénez sherry, preferably Lustau
  • 1/2 ounce Pedro Ximénez sherry, preferably Lustau
  • 1 scant bar spoon Scotch whisky, preferably Laphroaig 10 Year
  • 1 scant bar spoon Scotch whisky, preferably Laphroaig 10 Year
  • 4 drops Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki bitters
  • 4 drops Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki bitters

Garnish: banana leaf, orange twist

Directions
  1. Insert a banana leaf into the glass and trim so that it is flush with the rim.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir until chilled.
  3. Strain over a large cube into a rocks glass.
  4. Express the orange peel over the drink, then insert into the glass.

Tagged: bourbon, easy stirred, PX sherry, rum, whisky

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