The Devil's Soul
by Ted Kilgore
Ingredients
0.5oz
0.5oz
0.25oz
0.25oz
1twist
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Glass
Nick & Nora Glass
Ice
None
The Devil's Soul is a brooding, spirit-forward sipper that balances raw power with unexpected grace. High-proof rye provides the backbone, its spice and heat tempered by the bittersweet complexity of Italian amaro and a subtle smokiness from mezcal. Aperol and elderflower liqueur soften the edges without dulling them, adding a whisper of citrus and floral sweetness that keeps the drink from becoming too austere. The orange twist ties it together, brightening what is otherwise a dark, contemplative pour.