I knew I wanted a base of Stranahan’s Blue Peak due to its rich flavor profile that isn’t overwhelming. I thought it would age well but also pair nicely with a soft floral gin. I love adding an amaro to cocktails for some depth and a touch of sweetness, so I chose Averna. Finally, I added some coffee beans to the barrel to compliment the notes of coffee in Averna, but also just because I thought it would be fun to see what happened!