Vecchio Amico: A Wintry Old Pal Recipe

• 1 1/2 ozrye whiskey
• 1/2 ozCampari
• 1/2 ozclove-infused Carpano Bianco
• 1/4 ozcreme de cacao
• 1/4 ozblood orange liqueur
• 2 dasheschocolate bitters

Preparation

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   In a mixing glass, add all of the ingredients along with lots of ice cubes. Stir until chilled and diluted. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange swath over the cocktail and use as a garnish. Clove-Infused Carpano BiancoCombine 1L of Carpano Bianco, 2 cinnamon sticks, 8 cloves, and 4 orange peels (about half an orange) in a container with as little air space as possible and infuse for 24 hours (best stored in a basement, cellar temp or by a drafty window). Strain back into the bottle.