Founding Father’s Blend

Cocktail Recipe: Founding Father’s Blend

Inspired by the bold spirit and visionary foresight of America’s Founding Fathers, the Founding Father’s Blend cocktail melds robust whiskey with unexpected and unique flavors to create a drink that’s both timeless and refreshingly modern. This distinctive blend of spicy rye, herbal green chartreuse, and the earthy sweetness of beet syrup symbolizes the harmony of traditional values and innovative ideas. Raise your glass to the principles that shaped our nation and savor a taste that’s as revolutionary as the American spirit.

Founding Father’s Blend

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1/2 oz Beet Syrup (recipe below)
• 1/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 dashes of Celery Bitters
• Beet slice and fresh basil, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Beet Syrup

• 1 cup fresh beet juice (from about 2-3 beets)
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

To make the Beet Syrup:

1. 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh beet juice and sugar.
   2. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
   3. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool.
   4. Strain into a clean bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the cocktail:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add the rye whiskey, green chartreuse, beet syrup, fresh lime juice, and celery bitters to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a thin beet slice and a sprig of fresh basil.

 

Raise your glass in a toast to the foresight and courage of the Founding Fathers, celebrating the blend of tradition and innovation in every refreshing sip of the Founding Father’s Fusion. Enjoy responsibly!

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