Spiritus Cocktail
This striking whiskey-based creation was the brainchild of Crispin Cain, founder and senior distiller of Mendocino Spirits in Redwood Valley, and Hoolis C. Nation, legendary head bartender at The Sign of the Whale in Point Arena. The two are longtime collaborators, with Hoolis serving not only as Brand Ambassador for Mendocino Spirits, but also as the company’s Mixologist for Cocktail Research and Development. Mendocino Spirits creates its whiskies using the time-honored traditions of Cognac, keen attention to fermentation, the Charentais Pot Still, and the double distillation method. The whisky is brought to barreling strength with filtered rain water, and only the finest barrels are chosen, to match the fine spirits.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Cocktail strainer
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce Mendocino Spirits whiskey (or bourbon)
- 3/4 ounce Amaro Lucano
- 3/4 ounce Aperol
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
Instructions
- Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a bit of lemon peel.