Left Hand

Sam Ross | New York City

Left Hand Modern Classic Cocktail

A lesser-known modern classic from Sam Ross, creator of the Penicillin and Paper Plane. The drink is essentially a Boulevardier with mole bitters added into the equation, though Ross was unaware of the existence of the Boulevardier at the time of its creation.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 3/4 ounce Campari
  • 3/4 ounce Campari
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica Formula
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Carpano Antica Formula
  • 2 dashes mole bitters
  • 2 dashes mole bitters

Garnish: cherry

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Strained into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with a cherry.