"Back in Black (Kevin Diedrich) | Crafted Pour"

"“This is my riff off a Manhattan and its contemporary classic, the Black Manhattan. Cynar and salted black sesame are the stars of the cocktail – and Cynar’s earthiness pairs very well with the sesame from one of my favorite local shops, The Japanese Pantry. Instead of doing only bourbon, I split the base with cognac to give it a little more character and depth. The Liquor 43 adds that hint of orange and vanilla, which also pairs well with the sesame.” – Kevin Diedrich, PCH", "undefined", "Back in Black (Kevin Diedrich)",

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Back in Black (Kevin Diedrich) By , May 8, 2009 “This is my riff off a Manhattan and its contemporary classic, the Black Manhattan. Cynar and salted black sesame are the stars of the cocktail – and Cynar’s earthiness pairs very well with the sesame from one of my favorite local shops, The Japanese Pantry. Instead of doing only bourbon, I split the base with cognac to give it a little more character and depth. The Liquor 43 adds that hint of orange and vanilla, which also pairs well with the sesame.” – Kevin Diedrich, PCH “This is my riff off a Manhattan and its contemporary classic, the Black Manhattan. Cynar and salted black sesame are the stars of the cocktail – and Cynar’s earthiness pairs very well with the sesame from one of my favorite local shops, The Japanese Pantry. Instead of doing only bourbon, I split the base with cognac to give it a little more character and depth. The Liquor 43 adds that hint of orange and vanilla, which also pairs well with the sesame.” – Kevin Diedrich, PCH Ingredients: - Hine H By Hine VSOP Cognac - Black Sesame Infused Knob Creek Bourbon Instructions: Stir and strain into a martini glass, and garnish with an orange twist. Black Sesame Knob Creek Bourbon 1 750 ml bottle overproof Knob Creek Bourbon 25 g roasted salted black sesame seeds Using a spice grinder, roughly grind the sesame seeds. Combine the ground sesame and bourbon and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a coffee filter and return strained liquid to the bottle. Originals,Spirit Forward,Martini