Trigger Point
Vanilla porter mixes with rye, maraschino liqueur and amaro, which adds bitter orange and peppermint notes, for a sturdy, warming beer cocktail.
Courtesy Shawn Williams, beverage director, Bar Dough, Denver
Whiskey and beer combine harmoniously, accented by hints of bitter orange and peppermint from the amaro. It’s no wonder that Williams describes this as one of his favorite winter cocktails.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces rye whiskey
- ¾ ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
- ¾ ounce Amaro Nardini
- ½ ounce Vanilla Porter
- Vanilla bean pod (for garnish)
Directions
In mixing glass filled with ice, add first three ingredients and stir. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice, then top with beer. Garnish with vanilla bean, if desired.
Kara Newman reviews spirits and writes about spirits and cocktail trends for Wine Enthusiast. She's the author of several cocktail books, including Shake.Stir.Sip. and NIGHTCAP: More than 40 Cocktails to Close Out Any Evening, which debuts in September 2018. Email: spirits@wineenthusiast.net