Ruby Tuesday

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the whiskey, Benedictine, juice, syrup, and puree into a mixing glass.
2. 2
   Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. 3
   Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon twist.
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   Dominant Flavors: ripe black cherries with a whiskey nose
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   Body: full, rich mouthfeel
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   Dryness: medium
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   Complexity: medium
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   Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: bold contrasts among fruit, whiskey, and Benedictines honey and herbs
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   Finish: long, honeyed with tannic cherry skin overtones
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    Glass: cocktail