Cocktails reminiscent of the earlier part of the 20th century have been making a comeback. Whiskey, in its many forms have been introduced, and reintroduced in new and old cocktails alike.
The Spanish Harlem - a bourbon based cocktail at Espana - is one such drink that will leave you memories of a Saratoga, or perhaps a stiff Manhattan.
For the casual drinker, I would point you away. This is the kind of cocktail that you drink to enjoy the essence of the alcohols involved and not the mixture of flavours that come with the mixture of juices that you would find in a drink like a Cosmo.
So what's in it?
The Spanish Harlem
-Buffalo Trace Bourbon
-Punt e Mes
-Solera Cream Sherry
-Bitters
-Orange Twist
The constituent spirit and liquors involved give it an orange-amber hue. The colour matches quite well with the scent of orange, and the bitterness of Punt e Mes; as well as the bitters. Thinking back again of bourbon Manhattans, but less sweet, and more bitter.
How would I rate it? Not bad. A good wind down cocktail for those in hospitality jobs. Not a dessert drink, but more of a nightcap.
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