Night Bird, A Boulevardier Riff

RECIPE: Karli Sandos, Proof, Des Moines, Iowa

Photo: Byron Jones

September 18, 2019

Cucumber lightens up this combo of rye, Averna, sweet vermouth and sage.

“This nightcap plays with the unbeatable aromatic combination of sage and Averna, lightened up by the addition of cucumber,” says Proof bartender Karli Sandos of this Boulevardier riff.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. rye whiskey
1/2 oz. Averna
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
2 dashes sage tincture
3 cucumber slices

Tools:mixing glass, muddler, barspoon, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:coupe
Garnish:disciplined sage leaf

Preparation

In a mixing glass, muddle the cucumber slices. Add the remaining ingredients with ice and stir. Double strain into chilled coupe and garnish.

Sage TinctureChiffonade 12 sage leaves and add to 1 cup of high-proof spirit (Proof uses Plymouth Navy Strength gin). Rest for 18 to 24 hours, add one cup water and strain.