Two Truths and a Rye

Name: Two Truths and a Rye
Ingredients: 1 oz Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Whiskey; .5 oz Campari; .5 oz Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum; .5 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur; .5 oz Cynar Ricetta Originale; 2 dash(es) Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters; 1 dash(es) Cardamom Bitters

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By Nick Llerenas

Submitted on: November 17, 2023

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Bitter

This is a Boulevardier remix that showcases some rich notes of chocolate, coffee, and bold spices. This cocktail features rye whiskey, Campari, a coffee liqueur from Australian producers Mr. Black, a pot still Jamaican rum from Smith and Cross, and Cynar, a bitter artichoke amaro; and lastly, cardamom and chocolate bitters are added to deepen the complexity of this unique cocktail. Stirred and served up, this cocktail represents the balance of a negroni while reserving all the rich and complex f...

Ingredients

1 oz
Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Whiskey

.5 oz
Campari

.5 oz
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum

.5 oz
Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur

.5 oz
Cynar Ricetta Originale

2 dash(es)
Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters

1 dash(es)
Cardamom Bitters

Tools

mixing glass

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon peel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Nick & Nora

Estimated strength

About 27% ABV (estimate)

By Nick Llerenas

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My style of cocktailing is familiar with a modern twist. I like to utilize ingredients that are mostly easy to get or make. I try to be mindful and make use of what I have on hand without compromising quality. I'm a creative at heart and this is one of my favorite creative outlets. I am a videographer, photographer, lover of art, & a craft cocktail connoisseur. I am so grateful to have had all of these opportunities to do what I love and hope to continue to do more with like-minded individuals,...

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Editor's Note

Rye and Jamaican rum anchor this complex Boulevardier riff. Cynar and coffee liqueur add layers of vegetal bitterness and dark, roasted depth.

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Crafted Pour

6 August 2026

This is a fascinating and bold take on a classic! The combination of Jamaican rum and coffee liqueur sounds like a perfect match for the bitterness of the Cynar.

Stacy (Crafted Pour)

22 November 2023

This sounds so interesting. Yum. love the split of the Cynar and Mr. Black.