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Saffron Widow — After Dark
A spirit-forward reposado and cognac nightcap, rounded with Bénédictine and sharpened by orange and aromatic bitters.
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Ingredients
Story
The first After Dark build paired reposado tequila and cognac with both Bénédictine and Strega. After tasting it, the Strega proved too assertive, so the drink was rebuilt around Bénédictine alone. More reposado keeps agave at the center, while the larger cognac measure adds richness and dried-fruit depth without turning the cocktail sweet.
Method
- Chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 20–25 seconds, until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Express an orange peel over the surface and use it as the garnish.
Notes
- This is the V2 recipe; it supersedes the earlier version containing Strega.
- The finished drink should land between a tequila Old Fashioned and a Vieux Carré.