Iron Cross

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Iron Cross ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Greek Muscat Spirit BlendSource specifies this bottle: Metaxa 12 Stars	20 ml	2 cl	0.7 oz	4 parts
Rye WhiskeyUse rye whiskey at 50% ABV, preferably Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond; the source specifies this strength.Source suggests this bottle (not required): Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond (50%)	20 ml	2 cl	0.7 oz	4 parts
Bourbon	20 ml	2 cl	0.7 oz	4 parts
Ferro ChinaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ferro China Baliva	20 ml	2 cl	0.7 oz	4 parts
Rich Simple Syrup	5 ml	0.5 cl	0.2 oz	1 part
Lemon	1 piece	—	—	—

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

1. 01

   Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, ready one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

2. 02

   Measure the Greek Muscat spirit blend, 50% ABV rye whiskey, bourbon, ferro-china liqueur, and rich simple syrup into a mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

4. 04

   Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the mahogany mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

5. 05

   Place the large fresh cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.

6. 06

   Express the single compact lemon twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

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