Redwood Empire "lost Monarch" American Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Chill glass and prepare ice

   Chill an old-fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with fresh ice. At the same time, fill a mixing glass with fresh ice to begin the chill.

2. 2

   Measure and combine

   Into the mixing glass, pour 60 ml Redwood Empire Lost Monarch whiskey. Add 0.5 tablespoon (7.5 ml) simple syrup and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. The bitters balance the caramel and spice notes of the Lost Monarch.

3. 3

   Stir and chill

   Stir the mixture vigorously for 20–25 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted. This develops the texture and smooths the alcohol bite.

4. 4

   Prepare serving glass

   If using a large ice cube, place it in the chilled old-fashioned glass. If using several smaller ice cubes, fill the glass about halfway with ice.

5. 5

   Strain and garnish

   Strain the stirred whiskey mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Express the oils from the orange twist over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a quick twist, then rim the edge with the twist and drop it into the drink as garnish.