The Postman Always Brings Ice

September 29th, 2017

Make this best-selling cocktail at your own home bar


The Postman Always Brings Ice Nota Bene CocktailThis fall cocktail from bartender Caroline Ciulla is one of the best sellers on Nota Bene restaurant’s bar menu. Make it yourself or visit the Shockoe Bottom establishment for this and many other delightful offerings from the seasonal menu.

1.5 ounces rye whiskey
.75 ounce Amontillado sherry
.75 ounce simple syrup
.5 ounce lemon juice
3-4 slices apple
1-2 thin slices ginger

Muddle apple, ginger, simple & lemon. Then add booze, shake with ice & strain through mesh strainer into rocks glass.

Enjoy on the rocks or its best on crushed ice w/ grated cinnamon & splash pomegranate juice.

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