Liberal
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Rye whiskey stirred with sweet vermouth, orange bitters and a touch of Amer Picon. Short, spirit-forward and bittersweet.
Similar names: Cuban Liberal, Liberal (Averna), Stephanie Miller OR The Sexy Liberal Cocktail
The Liberal is credited, with some uncertainty, to Thomas Stuart and dated to 1903. The version with equal parts bourbon and sweet vermouth, plus absinthe, Amer and orange bitters, follows the recommendation of Ted Haigh in Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails.
Method
Stirred
Glass
cocktail
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/4
🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten🍷 Contains sulphites
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AdInstructions
Mix by stirring. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve straight up.