Head of Steam

Verified Recipe

Contributed by Pamela Wiznitzer

Appears in 80 Collections

Appears in 80 Collections

About The Head of Steam Cocktail

Pamela Wiznitzer | Head of Steam cocktail

This combination of Irish whiskey, vermouth and sherry will get you going.

Ingredients in The Head of Steam Cocktail

1 ¹⁄₂ oz

Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

1 oz

Noilly Prat Ambré vermouth

¹⁄₂ oz

Pedro Ximénez sherry

4 dashes

The Dead Rabbit Orinoco Bitters

4 dashes

Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters

Garnish:

1 Orange twist

Glass:

How to make The Head of Steam Cocktail

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice.

Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to express the oils and discard.

Other Information

Watch top bartender Jack McGarry make a proper Head of Steam in our How to Cocktail video.

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