Inspired by a cocktail I had at Core 450, this spiced Old Fashioned layers barrel-proof bourbon with cinnamon-ginger simple syrup and chocolate bitters for a bold, warming sip. It’s familiar in structure, but richer, deeper and built for slow sipping.
Tag: Bourbon
The Left Hand Cocktail
🥃 Meet the Left Hand — a modern classic that drinks like the lovechild of a Manhattan and a Negroni. Bold bourbon, bitter Campari, sweet vermouth, and a hint of chocolate bitters = rich, complex, unforgettable.
Blue Ridge Manhattan Cocktail (Blueberry & Black Pepper)
This cocktail balances the richness of barrel-proof bourbon with the tart brightness of fresh blueberries and a subtle kick of black peppercorn syrup. Bitters tie it all together, creating a drink that is both familiar and refreshingly original, a true taste of the Blue Ridge.
Fig & Barrel (Fig Old Fashioned)
Meet the Fig & Barrel — my cheeky take on an Old Fashioned.
Barrel-proof bourbon meets caramelized fig syrup and walnut bitters, finished with fresh fig + orange zest. 🍊🍂
Sous Vide Duck Breast, Gruyère Grits, Duck Fat Charred Broccolini with a Bourbon, Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
I made this dish several years ago but never posted it. Sous vide duck breast with Gruyère grits and charred broccolini. I used a bourbon blueberry balsamic reduction to tie the meal together.
Eggnog Cheesecake with Pecan Sandie Crust and Bourbon Eggnog Caramel Drizzle
Try this festive eggnog cheesecake recipe ideal for the holidays featuring a pecan Sandie crust and a bourbon eggnog caramel drizzle. We know eggnog can be polarizing but you can always swap it out for heavy cream.
Red Hook Cocktail Recipe
The Red Hook is a modern cocktail inspired by a Brooklyn neighborhood, using rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari, and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur. The recipe offers a boozy flavor and is garnished with a maraschino cherry. Enjoy this refined drink.
Bourbon, Dark Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Maple Syrup Brownie Pie
The Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Brownie Pie is an indulgent dessert featuring butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and dark chocolate, enhanced with bourbon. It’s encapsulated in a ginger snap pie crust. Despite its richness, it’s highly praised, though moderation is advised, ideally served with whipped cream.
The Fancy Free Cocktail
The Fancy Free Cocktail, originating in the 1940s, is a variation of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, substituting Canadian Whiskey with bourbon. Recommended bourbons include Elijah Craig Small Batch or Old Forester Signature. The recipe features bourbon, maraschino liqueur, Angostura and orange bitters, garnished with an orange twist.
Paper Plane Cocktail (Take Two)
The Paper Plane cocktail was originally too bitter and lacked booziness. The final version includes extra bourbon, high-proof for a better taste, and reduced Amaro and Aperol to minimize bitterness. The double straining improved the texture. The ingredients are 2.5 oz high proof bourbon, 0.75 oz Amaro, 0.75 oz Aperol, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and a lemon twist for garnish.
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