Bourbon Blush Recipe
Bourbon, cranberry, lemon, spiced simple, golden falernum, orange bitters
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Juices and Mixers
Syrups
Bitters
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Spiced Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) with spices like cinnamon and cloves. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool and then strain out the spices.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the bourbon, golden falernum, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and spiced simple syrup.
- 3
Shake
Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- 4
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 5
Add Bitters
Add two dashes of orange bitters on top of the cocktail.
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with a lemon twist or fresh cranberries for a festive touch.