Skeleton Key
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A built highball of bourbon and St-Germain topped with ginger beer and lemon, with a heavy hand of Angostura adding spice. Created by Brian Vollmer at Roast in Detroit, MI in 2010.
Similar names: Bronx Key, Change of Key, Foreign Key, Key Lime Fizz
Brian Vollmer created the Skeleton Key in 2010 at Michael Symon's restaurant Roast in Detroit. The drink sat on the menu unnamed for a few days, until its rusty colour reminded the creator of the skeleton keys in the home of the creator's grandparents.
Method
Built
Glass
highball
Difficulty
Medium
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Recipe Variations
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten
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- Combine the initial four components in a Collins glass filled with ice.
- Float the Angostura on top, allowing it to gradually mix downward.