Memento Mori Drink Recipe
The Memento Mori Drink Recipe is rich, bold, and smooth. The name means “remember you must die,” but don’t worry—it’s not scary!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger (for measuring)
- Spoon for mixing
- Strainer
- Cold glass (coupe or rocks glass)
- Ice cubes
- Peeler for the orange
Ingredients
- 1 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz Averna a sweet herbal liqueur
- 0.5 oz Fernet-Branca a bitter herbal liqueur
- 0.25 oz simple syrup sugar + water
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Put ice in the shaker.
- Add rye whiskey.
- Pour in Averna and Fernet-Branca.
- Add simple syrup and bitters.
- Stir for about 30 seconds.
- Strain into your cold glass.
- Squeeze orange peel over the drink.
- Drop the peel in as garnish.
- Enjoy your drink slowly.
Notes
- Use good rye whiskey for best flavor.
- Chill your glass in the freezer first.
- Always stir, don’t shake.
- Squeeze the peel over the drink for smell.
- Don’t forget the bitters—they’re important!