Baconian Cipher

The Baconian Cipher cocktail from Yusho Chicago

The Baconian Cipher cocktail combines some rather specific ingredients including anejo tequila, a rich sweet vermouth called Cocchi di Torino, and an aperitif based off of a recipe from the 1860’s which originated in Turin, Italy, called Gran Classico, along with a drop of tamarind bitters.

Although the drink is spectacular, layered, and delicious, it would be truly puzzling to find all those ingredients in your cabinet (although not so puzzling to find them in mine!).  Luckily, this type of combination – a base spirit, a vermouth, and an aperitif – is based on the classic negroni (gin, Campari, vermouth), which you can always happily substitute.  Try some other great negroni variations here and here as well.  I’ll raise my glass to this mysterious puzzle box maker and wonder what cryptic woodwork he will come up with next.  Cheers!

The Baconian cocktail sits nestled on a shelf amidst some of its friends.  There is something puzzling going on here ... deciphering it could be quite rewarding for someone.

Baconian Cipher by Yusho

4-inch strip of orange peel, studded with cloves

2 ounces Herencia Anejo Tequila

1 ounce Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

1/4 ounce Gran Classico Bitters

1 dash tamarind bitters

Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a favorite glass. Garnish with something cryptic.