Kentucky Flyer
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz WhistlePig 10yo Straight Rye Whisky
- 1⁄2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1⁄3 oz Lemon juice
- 1⁄6 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
- 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherries and mint sprigs.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with skewered cherry and mint sprigs bouquet.
Nutrition:
One serving of Kentucky Flyer contains 137 calories
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2011 by Sierra Zimei, cocktail director at Seasons Bar and Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, USA. This cocktail's notoriety was helped by its being included in Gary "gaz" Regan's 101 Best New Cocktails of 2011. Originally made with 60ml rye whiskey, 22.5ml maraschino liqueur, and 15ml lemon juice.
Review:
A rye whiskey and maraschino sour, originally made to fill a coupe, but in pursuit of responsible measures, I've reduced by a third to nestle in a Nick & Nora glass.
