left hand of darkness

2 oz Redemption Rye Whiskey (Templeton)
1/2 oz Walnut Liqueur (Russo Nocino)
1/2 oz Averna
2 dash Bittermens Mole Bitters

Stir with ice, strain into an absinthe-rinsed (St. George) coupe, and garnish with a cherry (Luxardo).Two Thursdays ago, I came across a recipe called the Left Hand of Darkness on the KindredCocktails database. Unlike the Ursula Le Guin tribute at Backbar that was more of a Left Hand (Boulevardier-like) riff with the same name, this one was crafted and recently posted by Pasadena home enthusiast Todd Brant and shared similarities with the rye, walnut, and Averna Oakshade. Once prepared, this Left Hand of Darkness opened up with a bright anise aroma over dark notes from the walnut liqueur and Averna. Next, a caramel-driven sip gave way to rye, walnut, herbal, anise, and chocolate flavors on the swallow.