Mane of Needles

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Discerning Drinkers (15 ratings)

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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

For Negroni-lovers seeking depth of flavour, complexity and refinement.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2012 by Jason O'Bryan at URBN restaurant in North Park, San Diego, California, and inspired The Violet Hour's Autumn Negroni. This cocktail's name comes from a lyric in the song Cassandra Gemini by The Mars Volta, from the album Frances the Mute.

Nutrition:

One serving of Mane of Needles contains 175 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 30.86% alc./vol. (61.72° proof)
  • 24.8 grams of pure alcohol
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