Experience the precision of the 4×100. This sophisticated, spirit-forward cocktail starts with the bold spice of Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whiskey, perfectly balanced by a house-made New Donn’s Blend of Demerara, cinnamon, and juniper. The rye’s warmth is beautifully contrasted by a bittersweet red aperitivo and bright, acidulated grapefruit juice, delivering an intoxicating and complex harmony. Served neat in a Nick & Nora glass, it’s the ideal choice for those seeking depth and a uniquely spiced finish.
Prep: Gather all ingredients, including the Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whiskey, acidulated grapefruit juice, bitter red aperitivo, New Donn’s Blend, and saline solution. Ensure your Nick & Nora glass is chilled and that you have a cocktail shaker and fresh ice ready.
Mix: Carefully measure and combine the following in the cocktail shaker: 0.75 oz Catoctin Creek 92 Proof Roundstone Rye Whiskey, 0.75 oz Acidulated Grapefruit juice, 0.75 oz bitter red aperitivo, 0.75 oz New Donn’s Blend, and 5 drops of $80/20$ saline solution.
Shake: Fill the shaker three-quarters full with quality ice. Secure the lid and shake the ingredients vigorously for 8-10 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail to the perfect temperature.
Serve: Using a fine-mesh sieve (double-strain), pour the entire contents of the shaker directly into the chilled Nick & Nora glass, leaving the ice behind.
Garnish: Complete the experience by expressing the oils from a small, thin grapefruit peel over the surface of the drink and placing the peel along the rim as an aromatic flourish.
**New Donn’s Blend: Combine 2 cups Demerara sugar and 1 cup water to create a rich syrup. Simmer with dried cinnamon, juniper, and clove to infuse. Strain, then mix 1 part infused syrup with 2 parts grapefruit juice.
