Ruby Tuesday

• 1 1/2 ounces Wild Turkey 101-proof rye whiskey
• 1 ounce Benedictine
• 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 3/4 ounce Boiron black cherry puree or 5 ripe black cherries, muddled
• 1 lemon twist, for garnish

1. Pour the whiskey, Benedictine, juice, syrup, and puree into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist.
4. Dominant Flavors: ripe black cherries with a whiskey nose
5. Body: full, rich mouthfeel
6. Dryness: medium
7. Complexity: medium
8. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: bold contrasts among fruit, whiskey, and Benedictines honey and herbs
9. Finish: long, honeyed with tannic cherry skin overtones
10. Glass: cocktail

whiskey, benedictine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, boiron black cherry puree, lemon

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ruby-tuesday-390808 (may not work)