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Michael Madrusan’s Death & Taxes Cocktail

Recipe: Michael Madrusan , The Everleigh , Melbourne

Photo: Lily Beau

August 26, 2021

A modern classic made with a split base of gin and scotch.

Created during his time at Milk & Honey in New York City, Michael Madrusan carried the Death & Taxes cocktail with him to The Everleigh in Melbourne. The cocktail is widely considered a modern classic.

Ingredients

1 oz. blended scotch
1 oz. gin
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
1/4 oz. Bénédictine
2 dashes orange bitters

Tools:mixing glass, barspoon
Glass:coupe
Garnish:lemon twist

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe, then garnish.

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