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Desert Don

An original mob-inspired bourbon and almond-liqueur pour.

3 minutes · Easy · Rocks glass · Makes one drink

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Desert Don illustration

What you will need

Ingredients for one drink

  • 45 ml Bourbon
  • 15 ml Amaretto
  • 2 dash Orange bitters

Bar tools

Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer

How to make it

  1. Add bourbon, amaretto and bitters to a rocks glass over ice.
  2. Stir until cold.

BEHIND THE DRINK

The story & background

The Don motif suggests a short, deliberate pour: bourbon stays central while amaretto softens its edge. The orange finish suits the warm spirit-and-almond pairing.

This is a fictional mob-inspired original from The Liquor Outlet collection, created in 2026. Its title is a mood and story cue, not an attribution to a real mob figure.

This spirit-led drink depends on accurate measures and controlled dilution. Stir with fresh ice until chilled; choose the base spirit first, then use the supporting ingredients in the written proportions.

Bottles to consider

Explore Desert Don ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.

Make it for your group

The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.

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