Let’s go to the Old Square. This was my cocktail of choice for my Reason and Theology interview on June 16, 2020. It’s a cosmopolitan cocktail of sorts, reflecting the many dynamics of the world of New Orleans in the 1930s. This particular recipe is adapted from version sent to me by my brother-in-law, an expert in all such matters cocktail. Perfect for a cooler summer evening - still warm enough to call for sweetness, but just a crispness on the air in June Appalachia to call for the strong Rye.
From Appalachia: 1 oz. Rye (Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye)
From France: 1 oz. Cognac (Tonight, I used Courvousier.)
Another touch of France: 0.25 oz. of Benedictine and Brandy
A bit of Italy: 0.75 oz. Sweet Vermouth (Tonight, I used Martini and Rossi.)
Bitters from the islands: 4 dashes of Angostura Bitters; 6 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
A bit of California: Lemon twist
Stir the drink in a mixing glass or shaker with ice. Pour into an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube.