Ingredients
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz orange simple syrup
- 2 dashes spiced cherry bitters
- Homemade Luxardo cherries for garnish
- Candied orange peel for garnish
- A small amount of gentian Amaro for the floater
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass:
- Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice cubes and set it aside to chill.
- Mix the Drink:
- In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, orange simple syrup, and spiced cherry bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the ingredients together until well-chilled.
- Prepare the Garnish:
- Take a strip of candied orange peel and twist it over the chilled glass to express the oils. Run the peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it in as a garnish.
- Add one or two homemade Luxardo cherries to the glass.
- Serve the Drink:
- Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Carefully float a small amount of gentian Amaro on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon to gently disperse it over the drink.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the “Rye Sunset Serenade” immediately, offering a layered and aromatic drinking experience that pays homage to the craftsmanship of homemade ingredients.
