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Figgy-Orange Cocktail
© Johnny Valiant

Figgy-Orange Cocktail

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 drink

  1. Ice
  2. 2 ounces bourbon
  3. 1/2 ounce Punt e Mes
  4. 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  5. 1/2 tablespoon simple syrup (see Note)
  6. 4 dashes Figgy-Orange Bitters or Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6
  7. Nutmeg, grated
  1. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, Punt e Mes, orange juice, simple syrup and bitters. Shake well. Strain the drink into a chilled coupe. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Notes To make simple syrup, in a small saucepan, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water over moderate heat; for rich syrup, use 2 cups demerara or turbinado sugar and 1 cup of water. Let cool before using, and reserve the rest for another use.