Skip to content
Food

Bourbon is too strong? Here's a trick

Bartender Melissa Inzaris from Good Dog bar (224 S. 15th St.) wanted to enjoy a bourbon drink. But it was too strong.

    by Jessica Lopez
    Published 

"I really tried to drink bourbon but it was too strong," she said.

Her solution? Add a bit of amaretto.

GOOD DOG LITTLE ITALY

What you'll need:

Bourbon

Amaretto

Angostura Bitters

Maraschino cherry

1) Add 1.5 ounces of bourbon.

2) Add 1/4 oz. of amaretto.

3) Add a dash of bitters.

4) Stir in a shaker or tall glass.

5) Pour over ice.

6) Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Photos: Hillary Petrozziello / Staff Photographer