King Cole Recipe

By
Nick Caruana
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Nick Caruana
Nick Caruana is a drinks writer and author of The Straight Up, a blog dedicated to classic cocktails. 
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Updated August 29, 2018
King Cole
Nick Caruana

Pineapple and Fernet Branca in an Old Fashioned? Thought that might get your attention.

Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe Details

King Cole Recipe

Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon

  • 1/4 ounce Fernet Branca

  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup (see note)

  • Garnish: orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add bourbon, Fernet Branca and simple syrup. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain cocktail into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist and pineapple chunk on a pick, serve immediately.

Special Equipment

Mixing glass, barspoon, strainer, citrus peeler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
46Calories
0gFat
7gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 14mg68%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 31mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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