First Things First

If you want to challenge yourself with a baller mixology cocktail recipe, you need to check out this First Things First mixed drink. This gorgeous little whiskey cocktail mixes up coffee-infused bourbon, fernet, sweet vermouth, espresso with cream, and almond simple syrup, and is garnished with crushed biscotti and a mint sprig.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
1 oz. (30ml) Coffee Infused Bourbon
1/4 oz. (7.5ml) Fernet
1/2 oz. (15ml) Sweet Vermouth
1 oz. (30ml) Espresso w/Cream
1/4 oz. (7.5ml) Almond Simple Syrup
Garnish: Crushed Biscotti, Mint Sprig

PREPARATION
1. Combine bourbon, fernet, espresso, almond simple syrup, and sweet vermouth in a shaker with ice and shake well.
2. Strain mix into your serving glass over ice.
3. Sprinkle some crushed biscotti and insert a mint sprig for garnish.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

*Created by Richard Allison (@rootbitters )