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Black Monk
A brooding, dessert-adjacent bourbon cocktail with roasted coffee and honeyed herbal layers.
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Ingredients
Story
This was the bourbon-forward answer to my request for “dark and rich” options. You used the monastic liqueurs on my shelf to create a spiced, mocha-like profile that highlights the stone-fruit notes I gravitate to.
Method
- Add bourbon, liqueurs, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled — about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
- Garnish with orange peel and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Notes
- Omits the Scorpion bitters in favor of stone-fruit-focused Exorcist bitters for a smoother finish.
- The cinnamon dusting is optional but bridges the Bénédictine and bourbon nicely.