Hello Cocktail Clan! Buckle up buttercups, because we’re about to unleash a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds do the Charleston! Forget those demure drinks that whisper sweet nothings – we’re diving headfirst into the Bourbon Blast, a concoction so bold and balanced, it’s practically wearing a tiny Stetson and offering you a firm handshake. This isn’t your grandma’s sweet tea (unless your grandma is a certified badass mixologist, in which case, can I get her number?). We’re talking a sophisticated showdown of smooth bourbon, the zesty swagger of orange liqueur, a puckering punch of lemon, the cozy embrace of maple syrup, all rounded out with a playful little zing from ginger beer. Trust me, this Bourbon Blast isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience. So, grab your shaker and let’s get ready to rumble… in flavor town!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon
- .5 oz Orange Liqueur
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- .5 oz Maple Syrup
- Bitters
- Splash of Ginger Beer
Instructions:
- In a shaker filled with ice add the bourbon, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and maple syurp.
- Give it a shake for 20 to 30 seconds
- Strain the concoction into a ice filled rocks glass
- Top off with a splash of Ginger Beer
- Add 3 or 4 dashes of bitters
- Add a orange slice and enjoy.
Tools:
Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Strainer
Rocks Glass
Tasting Notes:
This cocktail shows a yellow gold color. Coming from the lemon and bourbon with the dashes of bitters. As you take your first sip you get the fizziness of the ginger beer and a little punch. After the first sip the bourbon and lemon flavors really come through and it is a really refreshing combination. The maple hides in the cocktail and you taste it via the sweetness as you sip your way through the cocktail.
Conclusion:
This is a cocktail that you can really enjoy sitting on the patio in the hot summer sun. Being a bourbon drink they can be heavy but, this one is nice lite and refreshing.
Disclaimer: Please Drink Responsibly
