The Thirsty Monk

Andrew King, FIG | Charleston

photo: Lizzie Munro
Genepy Cocktail Recipe

For this twist on a Whiskey Sour, Andrew King balances whiskey with citrus and herbal flavors (lemon, génépy and Bénédictine), but it’s a hefty 12 drops of Peychaud’s bitters that allow this drink to double as an aperitif. “Shaking versus stirring yields a drink that is lighter on the palate,” says King, who suggests that the aromatic cocktail is perfect “before a meal: The herbs settle your belly and the rest gets your palate excited to eat.”

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, preferably Buffalo Trace
  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, preferably Buffalo Trace
  • 3/4 ounce génépy, preferably Dolin
  • 3/4 ounce génépy, preferably Dolin
  • 1/2 ounce Bénédectine
  • 1/2 ounce Bénédectine
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 12 drops Peychaud's bitters
  • 12 drops Peychaud's bitters

Garnish: lemon peel

Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.
  2. Strain over ice in a Nick and Nora glass.
  3. Garnish with a lemon peel.

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