Currant Affairs Recipe
Old Forester Bourbon, redcurrant, maple, pimento, Aztec chocolate bitters & lemon.
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Ingredients
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Liquids
Bitters
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Mixing the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon, 1 oz of fresh redcurrant juice, 0.5 oz of pure maple syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
Shaking and Straining
Adding Bitters
Add 1 dash of Pimento Dram and 2 dashes of Aztec Chocolate Bitters to the mixture in the shaker.
Shaking the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
Straining into Glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe glass.
Garnishing
Adding Garnish
Garnish the drink with 5 fresh redcurrants and a lemon twist for an aromatic finish.
