Serpent's Kiss

This vintage cocktail, named after Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear," offers a bracing blend of Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, kümmel liqueur, and Angostura bitters. Despite its dark origins, the Serpent's Kiss is a delightful and invigorating libation, perfect for those seeking a complex and satisfying cocktail experience.

Serpent's Kiss

A delightful vintage cocktail with Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, kümmel liqueur, and lemon juice for a bracing and invigorating flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz. Irish whiskey
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1/4 oz. kümmel
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine the Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, kümmel, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake the ingredients well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.