Jaguar

One of my favorite bartenders, Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli of Craigie on Main (formerly of Eastern Standard), created this winner in 2007. This is a serious drinker's drink. Don't spring this on your vodka tonic-drinking friend - he'll likely spit it out, and you will have wasted expensive ingredients.

1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila
3/4 oz Amer Picon*
3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Combine in an ice-filled glass and stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a flamed orange peel.

*Amer Picon is very difficult to find. Some recommend the American approximation, Torani Amer. I have never tried the drink with the Torani product, but many who have tried it and the Picon say they are different animals.

Others like Amaro CioCiaro, which is another orange-heavy bitter from Italy.

Enjoy.