Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re making a Mean Fiddler! This modern Irish whiskey cocktail builds on bold flavors. Campari, green Chartreuse, peaty Scotch, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and cinnamon syrup all mixed with smooth Irish whiskey raises the question of how this drink balances out. But the Mean Fiddler has developed a following over the years and people swear by it. So today we’re putting it to the test to see how this unlikely mix actually turns out. Cheers!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:49 The History
02:18 The Booze
03:54 The Recipe
06:12 Sips & Sign Off
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THE MEAN FIDDLER RECIPE 4:07
1 oz (30 ml) Redbreast 12 year Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz (15 ml) Laphroaig 10 year Islay Scotch
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz (15 ml) Campari
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 barspoon (~5 ml) cinnamon syrup*
Expressed lemon oil and peel for garnish
*Cinnamon Syrup: Over low heat, dissolve 1.5 cups of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water (don’t boil). Add 4 cracked cinnamon sticks and bring up to a simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 6-12 hours. Strain off cinnamon pieces and store in the fridge.
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Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
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Allen Saxton
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Today we’re making a Mean Fiddler! This modern Irish whiskey cocktail builds on bold flavors. Campari, green Chartreuse, peaty Scotch, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and cinnamon syrup all mixed with smooth Irish whiskey raises the question of how this drink balances out. But the Mean Fiddler has developed a following over the years and people swear by it. So today we’re putting it to the test to see how this unlikely mix actually turns out. Cheers!
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:49 The History
02:18 The Booze
03:54 The Recipe
06:12 Sips & Sign Off
———
THE MEAN FIDDLER RECIPE 4:07
1 oz (30 ml) Redbreast 12 year Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz (15 ml) Laphroaig 10 year Islay Scotch
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz (15 ml) Campari
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 barspoon (~5 ml) cinnamon syrup*
Expressed lemon oil and peel for garnish
*Cinnamon Syrup: Over low heat, dissolve 1.5 cups of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water (don’t boil). Add 4 cracked cinnamon sticks and bring up to a simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 6-12 hours. Strain off cinnamon pieces and store in the fridge.
———
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Dasher bottles: amzn.to/3iKjbNE
Garnish clips (mini clothes pins): amzn.to/3g0Mjib
The Nick & Nora glass: amzn.to/3GreJQD
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Scott MacLean
Robert
Tim Ayers
Steve
Mr. Robert Wade
Walden Leverich
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
