Tonight we return with a potent tipple – the Big Chief. Punch states, this strong and stirred cocktail is “named after the Big Chief Indians down here in New Orleans that lead their tribes in the St. Joseph’s Day parade.”  I really enjoyed this full bodied, spirit forward riff of the Manhattan (by way of the Longshoreman, Redhook, and Brooklyn) created by Abigail Gullo, head bartender at Compère Lapin in New Orleans. So if you enjoy Manhattans or any of the myriad of variations, give this one a try.  It is well worth it!

Chill a cocktail glass. In a mixing glass, add the bourbon, amaro, and vermouth. Add ice and stir to thoroughly chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel expressed over the glass with a match to ignite the oils before dropping in.

Enjoy!