The Wind Rises
Rye Whiskey, Lemon, Salers, Italicus, Ciociaro, Bitters, Orange
Bartender James Russell of Frankie's 925 Spuntino | Nashville, TN
Yield: 1 cocktail
Adapted by StarChefs | June 2026 | Photo: Alexander Zeren
INGREDIENTS
¾ ounce 100-proof rye whiskey
¾ ounce lemon juice
¾ ounce Salers apéritif
½ ounce Italicus liqueur
½ ounce Ciociaro amaro
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
3 drops saline solution
Orange peel
METHOD
In a shaker with ice, combine rye, lemon juice, Salers, Italicus, Ciociaro, bitters, and saline. Shake and double-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with orange peel.
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