Founder’s Harvest

Cocktail Recipe: Founder’s Harvest

Celebrate the spirit of the Founding Fathers with this refreshing and subtly complex whiskey cocktail. The “Founders’ Harvest” blends the smoothness of bourbon with the crispness of apple and the unique touch of basil, creating a drink that’s perfect for any patriotic gathering or quiet evening of reflection. Simple yet sophisticated, this cocktail honors the legacy of our nation’s founders.

Founder’s Harvest

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon whiskey
• 1/2 oz apple juice
• 1/2 oz basil syrup (recipe below)
• 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• Club soda, to top
• Apple slice and basil leaf, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Basil Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Handful of fresh basil leaves

Instructions

• Prepare the Basil Syrup:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and fresh basil leaves.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  4. Strain the syrup to remove the basil leaves and store in a clean bottle.

• Mix the Cocktail:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add bourbon whiskey, apple juice, basil syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
  3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

• Top and Garnish:

  1. Top with club soda.
  2. Garnish with an apple slice and a basil leaf.

• Serve and Enjoy:

  1. Raise your glass and toast to the enduring legacy of our nation’s founders.
  2. Enjoy your Founders’ Harvest!

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