The Pyre of Denethor - LotR: The Return of the King

1
 oz
Single Malt Islay Scotch
Scotch whisky
½
 oz
Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
Sweet vermouth
½
 oz
Creme de Cassis de Dijon
Crème de cassis
½
 oz
Lemon juice
2
 barspoon
Allspice dram

Garnish

A lemon extract-soaked star anise pod atop a dehydrated lemon wheel

Glassware

Coupe glass

Instructions

Shake and fine strain into a chilled coup. Float a lemon extract-soaked star anise pod atop a dehydrated lemon wheel and enjoy. Add some ground cinnamon atop for extra flames ;)

Notes

My third, (and final?), cocktail in the Lord of the Rings series

Reference

r/cocktails
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seventymeters
1083 points

Properties

Type: Sidecar: Spirit, Liqueur, Citrus, Sweetener
The Pyre of Denethor - LotR: The Return of the King