Abbey Recipe

This darling little old cocktail from the venerated savoy cocktail book packs a surprising wallop, considering how easy it is to drink. The original 30s recipe called for a white tonic wine named kina lillet, which isnt made anymore. The same company now makes lillet blanc, a decent substitute, but its a little sweeter and more floral than the original. For the most authentic taste, youll want to hunt down a bottle of cocci americano. The abbey makes for a lovely canvas to try out a variety of bitters. We love it with orange bitters, especially when we go half-and-half with regans and fees orange bitters.