Northern Standard Cocktail Recipe

The Northern Standard is a captivating cocktail that showcases the bold character of rye whiskey alongside a symphony of sweet, herbal, and bitter notes. Created by James Ives, this drink is a perfect balance of complexity and approachability.

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ ounces Knob Creek Rye Whiskey
• 1 ounce Carpano Antica Vermouth
• 1 teaspoon Tempus Fugit Gran Classico (or your preferred amaro)
• 1 teaspoon Tempus Fugit Fernet Branca (or Fernet Angelico)
• 2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
• Luxardo maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except the cherry garnish in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir for 30 seconds, or until well chilled and diluted.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry, if desired.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, swap the Carpano Antica for Punt e Mes vermouth.
• If you don't have Tempus Fugit liqueurs, experiment with other amari and herbal liqueurs like Averna or Cynar for the Gran Classico and Peychaud's bitters instead of Fernet Branca.
• Play around with the proportions of the liqueurs to find your perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.
• Express the orange peel over the drink before garnishing for an extra layer of aroma.

Enjoy this delightful rye whiskey cocktail that's sure to become a new favorite!