Fireside Cheer

Sean Umstead | Durham, North Carolina

Mole bitters “are just so versatile,” says Sean Umstead, co-owner of Kingfisher in Durham, North Carolina. While typically seen alongside agave spirits, here, the bitters accent the caramel notes of Scotch and rich crème de cacao in a celebratory, sparkling wine–topped drink.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1/2 ounce blended Scotch, preferably Famous Grouse
  • 1/2 ounce blended Scotch, preferably Famous Grouse
  • 1/2 ounce crème de cacao
  • 1/2 ounce crème de cacao
  • 1/2 ounce Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
  • 1/2 ounce Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
  • 4 dashes mole bitters
  • 4 dashes mole bitters
  • off-dry sparkling wine, to top
  • off-dry sparkling wine, to top

Directions
  1. Combine the first four ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir very lightly to chill.
  2. Strain into a flute, then top with sparkling wine.

Drink with us.

Get our freshest features and recipes weekly.