King Cole Recipe

[Photograph: Nick Caruana]
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Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Read more: Classic Drinks: The King Cole Cocktail Will Make You a Merry Old Soul
- Yield:makes 1 cocktail
- Active time: 2 minutes
- Total time:2 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup (see note)
- Garnish: orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick
Directions
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1.
Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add bourbon, Fernet Branca and simple syrup. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.
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2.
Strain cocktail into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick, serve immediately.
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