King Cole Cocktail
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
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Stir well with bar spoon
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Strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with orange and pineapple slices
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandfather's sling—it's a brooding, botanical powerhouse that makes a statement from the first sip.
The King Cole Cocktail brings together cask-finished bourbon and bitter Fernet-Branca in a surprisingly balanced alliance, with sugar cane syrup softening the edges just enough to let both spirits shine. You'll taste waves of menthol, eucalyptus, and herbal complexity from the Fernet dancing around the bourbon's caramel and oak, all kept in check by the syrup's clean sweetness. This is a pre-dinner drink for adventurous souls, perfect when you want something that wakes up your palate rather than numbing it. The cocktail comes together easily with a quick stir and strain, making it accessible for home bartenders who aren't afraid of bold flavors. Consider serving it before a rich meal featuring grilled steak, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses—anything with enough heft to stand up to those assertive herbal notes. The tropical garnish of orange and pineapple adds a visual softness that hints at hidden fruit notes within the drink itself.
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