Čapkova Kašna [The Čapek Fountain]
“It’s not the end of the drink, but you can see it from here.”
42.50% ABV | Yield: 2.94 fl oz | Themed Drinks, Fandom Cocktails, Improved Whiskey Cocktail, Pre-Prohibition
Rinse chilled rocks glass with Absinthe
Even if you never asked for this, I think you’ll finish this drink for sure.
Čapek is both a location near where Adam Jensen’s apartment is, and named in honor of the author who wrote Rossum’s Universal Robots, which also is referred to repeatedly in the game. It seemed a subtle, transhumanist way to allude to this playing off the Improved Cocktail format
*Jensen's favorite drink is started to be "Nye's Rye", which is noted “may not contain actual rye”. This is a bit of a joke about how relatively lax Canadian whiskey regulations are, but also meant that I was comfortable using anything I felt was a strong enough rye spice note, because the peanuts and caramel notes of bourbons don’t suit Jensen. This bottle is a blend of Maryland Rye and MGP-produced 95% rye mashbill bottled at cask strength, so its pretty boozy. This bottle is about 56.1% ABV. Becherovka is from Karlsbad [see The Lost Girl for a little more elaboration], replacing what is traditionally maraschino or Curaçao, and it (and absinthe) can be found in Mankind Divided. He also seems to enjoy sweets going by all his cereal, so a slightly heavy pour of syrup, honey holding up against this strong rye and synergizing with the Becherovka.
Fee Bros Black Walnut Bitters, Cardamon or Aromatic Bittes from companies like Dr Adam or the Bitter Truth, or Bogarts Bitters would also be suitable, if you like.