Aka Jimmy Carter Recipe

Prepare honey syrup (if not ready)

Combine equal parts honey and warm water (for example 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup warm water). Stir until fully combined and let cool. Measure 0.5 oz for this recipe.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

Add bourbon, dry vermouth, peach liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, bitters, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Seal and shake vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds to emulsify and build foam.

Shake with ice

Add large ice cubes to the shaker (about 4–6 cubes). Shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove ice shards and any coagulated egg white bits. If not using egg white, simply shake with ice and strain.

Finish

Express a lemon twist over the drink (if using) and wipe the rim with it, or float a peach slice on the surface. Add a light grating of nutmeg or a couple drops of bitters on the foam for aroma.

Place the peach slice on the rim or float it in the drink. If using lemon twist, twist over the glass to release oils then drop in or discard. Finish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg or 2–3 tiny drops of Angostura bitters on the foam as a aromatic accent.