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a spi r i t ed h istory of a classic cur e ~ a l l y y w i th

coc k ta i l s , reci pes & for m u l as

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THOM A S

P H OTO G R A P H S

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S P E E D

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PARSONS A N D E R S O N

P R E S S

B E R K E L E Y

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Autumn Sweater We could slip away Wouldn’t that be better?

Makes 1 drink

The bittersweet lyrics of “Autumn Sweater,” from Yo La Tengo’s 1997 album, I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One, serve as the source material for this melancholy change-of-season shoegazer. Serve it over a large block of ice, or over an ice sphere—even better to evoke a fat harvest moon hanging in the nighttime sky. Made in Sicily since 1868, Averna is a syrupy, bitter herbal liqueur. It isn’t overpowering, though, and is a great gateway amaro if you’re interested in exploring potable bitters. Amaro Nonino is another mild Italian digestif whose caramel color and warm, spicy burnt orange notes round out the full fall flavors here. Wrap yourself in an Autumn Sweater and embrace what the season has in store for you.

y 1 ounce rye 1

/2 ounce Averna

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/2 ounce Amaro Nonino

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/2 ounce maple syrup

1 dash Urban Moonshine maple bitters 1 dash orange bitters Garnish: thick clove-studded strip of orange zest

y Combine all the ingredients except the garnish in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until chilled. Add a large sphere of ice to a chilled double old-fashioned and strain the drink into the glass. For the garnish, use a paring knife to slice a thick strip of zest from an orange. Twist it over the drink to release the essential oils and rub along the rim of the glass. Stud the orange zest with two whole cloves and drape it over the ice sphere.

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Some of the recipes in this book include raw eggs. When eggs are consumed raw, there is always the risk that bacteria, which is killed by proper cooking, may be present. For this reason, always buy certified salmonella-free eggs from a reliable grocer, storing them in the refrigerator until they are served. Because of the health risks associated with the consumption of bacteria that can be present in raw eggs, they should not be consumed by infants, small children, pregnant women, the elderly, or any persons who may be immunocompromised. The author and publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from the use or application of the recipes and information contained in this book. Copyright © 2011 by Brad Thomas Parsons Photographs copyright © 2011 by Ed Anderson All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. www.crownpublishing.com www.tenspeed.com Ten Speed Press and the Ten Speed Press colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Parsons, Brad Thomas. Bitters : a spirited history of a classic cure-all, with cocktails, recipes, and formulas / Brad Thomas Parsons. p. cm. 1. Cocktails. 2. Bitters. 3. Cookbooks. I. Title. TX951.P355 2011 641.8'74--dc23 2011017774 ISBN 978-1-58008-359-1 Printed in China Design by Ed Anderson 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition

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