Think of this drink as a cousin of the classic Negroni...spirits forward with balanced sweet and bitter notes. Instead of gin, it calls for a light peaty Scotch from Islay; instead of Campari or Aperol for the bitter note, this drink uses Cynar amaro, a bitter-sweet Italian aperitif made with several herbs including artichoke. Instead of the sweet Vermouth used in a Negroni, the Drunk Uncle relies on a good quality Vermouth bianco. The result is a smoky, rich, bitter drink with a subtle sweet note. Enjoy this unusually satisfying drink on cool, chilly nights, but beware how many you sip lest you begin to behave like the ole sod the drink is named after. Slainte!

Drunk Uncle
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ ounce peaty Islay Scotch (eg. Bowmore, Laphroaig)
- ¾ ounce Cynar
- ¾ ounce Vermouth bianco

Add the ingredients to a shaker or tall mixing glass along with some ice. Stir for a few moments to chill, but not dilute the spirits. Strain into a coup, or serve on the rocks with a grapefruit or orange twist.

Note: if you don’t like peaty Scotch, try a Speyside or blended Scotch.
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