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.
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Fiore e Pepe (Copycat Cocktail from Appalachia Restaurant in Lake Lure, NC)
A bright and cheeky cocktail inspired by Appalachia in Lake Lure, NC. The Fiore e Pepe mixes vodka, elderflower, blueberries, and black pepper syrup for a floral, fruity, and lightly spicy sip that’s as elegant as it is fun.
The Cure Cocktail
I attended a sales conference, got COVID and bunkered in with my wife. Although The Cure Cocktail didn’t cure us, we enjoyed making and drinking it. The cocktail’s ingredients include vodka, ginger syrup, lemon juice, bitters, and lemon peel.
The Bee Sting Cocktail
The Bee Sting cocktail is a variation of the classic Bee’s Knees, adding a spicy twist with fresh jalapeno. Mix gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with muddled jalapeno, then strain and garnish with sliced jalapenos. The result is a sweet, tangy drink with a kick. Find more old school cocktails on the blog.
The Bee’s Knees Cocktail
The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a simple, delicious prohibition-era drink. With gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup, it strikes a perfect balance of botanicals, sweetness, and tartness. This classic cocktail suits those who prefer a boozy and not overly sweet drink. A honey simple syrup can be easily made for this refreshing concoction.
Summer Peach Manhattan
The Summer Peach Manhattan is a cocktail inspired by South Carolina Peach Ice Cream. The recipe uses the macerating liquid from the ice cream to make peach simple syrup. The cocktail also includes whiskey, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters. Simply mix the ingredients, strain, garnish with peach, and savor the delightful cocktail.
Improved (Strawberry) Whiskey Cocktail
In the mid to late 1800s, “a cocktail” primarily consisted of liquor, sugar, and water. The Improved Whiskey cocktail added imports like maraschino liqueur or absinthe. The original recipe does not include strawberry simple syrup but can be substituted with other syrups. Serving it on the rocks balances the strong flavor.
Ginger Simple Syrup
How to Make a Ginger Infused Simple Syrup This is so easy and packs a punch for a variety of applications. I especially like adding to cocktails that need some sweet but still have some bite. A lot of recipes tell you peel the ginger, I don’t bother. Just make sure you filter with a…
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