Mr Burns Cocktail Recipe
Written by Perfect for fall evenings, the Mr. Burns Cocktail recipe features scotch, bitters, and a touch of absinthe for a drink with bold, balanced flavors.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 203
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- ½ oz DOM Benedictine
- 2 dashes Peychaud Bitters
- 1 dash Absinthe Verte
- Ice cubes
- Lemon zest twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Coupe or Martini Glass
- Stirring Glass
- Cocktail Strainer
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill a Martini or Coupe glass with ice. Give it a stir to chill it and set it aside.
- Add Bitter: Pour 2 dashes Peychaud Bitters into the mixing glass.
- Add Absinthe: Add 1 dash Absinthe Verte as well.
- Add Bénédictine: Measure and pour ½ oz DOM Benedictine into the mixing glass.
- Add Sweet Vermouth: Add 1 oz sweet vermouth.
- Add Whisky: Finally, add 1½ oz Single Malt Scotch Whisky to the mix.
- Add Ice and Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice. Using a bar spoon or a long stirrer, stir well (for about 15-20 seconds). Give it a taste and stir a bit more if you feel like more dilution is necessary.
- Strain: Take your Martini glass or cocktail coupe and discard the ice inside. Using the cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon twist (express the lemon zest on top of the drink and place it on the rim of the glass or drop it directly inside). Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky: If you don't have scotch whisky, use bourbon for a sweeter profile or rye for a spicier kick. I've also used brandy in a pinch, which adds a different but enjoyable flavor.
- Sweet Vermouth: You can use dry vermouth if you prefer. It will make for a drier cocktail overall, but that’s a good variation for amateurs of drier whisky cocktails. However, it will change the overall balance.
- Benedictine: If you can't find Benedictine, use Chartreuse for a more herbal note or Drambuie for a honeyed touch.
- Peychaud Bitters: Orange bitters can be an excellent alternative to add a citrusy twist to your drink.
- Absinthe: Opt for Pastis for a similar flavor.
Making a Pitcher of Mr Burns Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of scotch whisky, 8 oz of sweet vermouth, 4 oz of Benedictine, 16 dashes of Peychaud bitters, and 8 dashes of absinthe.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the whisky, vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and bitters with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: strain the mixture into chilled coupe glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Whisky Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whisky substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic whiskey's flavor profile.
- Sweet Vermouth Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic wine or apple juice with a splash of vinegar for acidity.
- Benedictine Substitute: Make an herbal simple syrup by infusing water and sugar with herbs like thyme and rosemary.
- Bitters: opt for a non-alcoholic bitter available on the market.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.