Ingolstadt Isolation
A rich, stirred Manhattan variation, this drink embodies Victor Frankenstein's obsessive studies at the University of Ingolstadt and the profound isolation that followed his monstrous creation.. It's a contemplative sipper, best enjoyed in quiet reflection, perhaps contemplating 'how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge.'
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged Rum
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Cynar
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Absinthe rinse
Instructions
- Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe, discarding any excess.
- Combine aged rum, sweet vermouth, Cynar, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well-chilled and properly diluted (about 30 seconds).
- Strain into the prepared coupe glass.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry on a pick.
History
This Manhattan-style cocktail acknowledges the classic structure while introducing Cynar, an artichoke-based amaro, to add a layer of bittersweet complexity and an earthy depth, much like the weighty consequences of Victor's ambition. The absinthe rinse provides a haunting aromatic lift, a nod to the ethereal and often macabre nature of his work at Ingolstadt.