Ozymandias Cocktail - Imbibe Magazine Subscribe + Save

Ozymandias Cocktail

Ozymandias

A Vieux Carré laced with bittersweet orange notes.

A cousin to the Vieux Carré, this rich Ozymandias cocktail demonstrates brandy’s cozy relationship with rye whiskey. Bar Expo in Louisville uses Bigallet China-China Amer L’Orange in their version—if you don’t have this on hand, substitute Ramazzotti and give the cocktail an extra twist of orange peel.

Ingredients

  • ¾ oz. rye whiskey (such as Rittenhouse)
  • ¾ oz. brandy (Expo uses Copper & Kings Butchertown Brandy)
  • ½ oz. Bigallet China-China Amer L’Orange (see note above)
  • ½ oz. Bénédictine
  • ½ oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash Bittermens Tiki bitters
  • Tools:barspoon, strainer
  • Glass:coupe
  • Garnish:lemon twist

Preparation

Stir all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Express the lemon twist over the drink, then use as garnish.

Enjoy This Article?

Sign up for our newsletter and get biweekly recipes and articles delivered to your inbox.

Send this to a friend