The Toronto Cocktail

Today we share with you the Toronto Cocktail.  It is a variation on the Manhattan using Fernet Branca Amaro instead of Vermouth.  The rich, spicy, bitter sweet character of Fernet works beautifully alongside a well-bred Rye creating a bold, mouth-filling cocktail.  It is important to use a Rye that is no less than 100 proof to carry the depth of flavors in the Fernet.  If you love manhattans and are looking for a bit of added spice in your glass, the Toronto cocktail is a great cocktail to add to your repertoire.      

Toronto Cocktail

In a cocktail mixing glass filled with ice add:

• 2 Ounces Well-Bred Rye Whiskey (100 proof or higher)
• 1/4 Ounce Fernet Branca
• 1/4 Ounce Simple Syrup
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Stir to chill all ingredients.  Strain into a chilled stemmed cocktail glass.  Garnish with a twist of orange.