For the first time in over 40 years, Steven Sondheim's original Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is coming back to Broadway. Now, I'm not much of a musical kind-of-cat, but I am quite fond of the tale of the demented barber, what with all the slit throats, copious corpses and cannibalism to spice up the affair. Let's just say it's not the Sound of Music.
Sondheim's musical was also the vehicle for the late, great Angela Lansbury to win her fourth Tony. Lansbury passed last October. So in her memory, a Firewater Lounge concoction inspired by the musical made full of fire and bitters (but no people). It's a husky blend of Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum and Minnesota small craft bourbon from Douglas & Todd. Get it?
Sweeney Todd Cocktail
1 1/2 ounces dark rum (use Kirk and Sweeney if you have it)
1 1/2 ounces bourbon (use Douglas & Todd if you have it)
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash Bitter Truth wood bitters
Combine and serve neat or sparingly with ice. Garnish with a lemon garnish- swath, twist or dry wheel.
