Forest Echo

Description: The Forest Echo is a complex and adventurous cocktail that melds the deep, nutty sweetness of Frangelico with the bold, herbal complexity of Fernet Branca. This drink pays homage to the whispers of a woodland breeze, with layered flavors of fruit, spice, and nut that will captivate the senses and inspire the adventurous palate. Ingredients: - 1 oz Frangelico - 1 oz Fernet Branca - 1 oz rye whiskey - 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 0.5 oz rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water) - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - A slice of fresh ginger (about a quarter-inch thick) - Lemon peel twist, for garnish - Fresh thyme sprig, for garnish Instructions: 1. Gently muddle the fresh ginger slice in a shaker to release its juice. 2. Add the Frangelico, Fernet Branca, rye whiskey, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and Angostura bitters to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the surface of the drink and drop the peel in as a garnish. 6. Add a fresh sprig of thyme for aroma and aesthetics. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the layers of nuanced flavors. Glass: Coupe glass