Cocktail Recipe: Commander-in-Chief
The Commander-in-Chief Cocktail is a bold and assertive drink, much like its namesake. The combination of rye whiskey and Amaretto offers a strong, rich flavor profile, while the orange juice adds a touch of brightness. The gold sugar rim is a nod to Trump’s iconic style, making this cocktail as memorable as the man himself.
Commander-in-Chief
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 0.5 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.25 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Orange peel twist (for garnish)
- Gold sugar rim (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a rocks glass with gold sugar by dipping the rim in honey syrup and then into the sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the rye whiskey, Amaretto, orange juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters. Add ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange peel twist.
- Raise your glass to bold leadership with the Commander-in-Chief Cocktail.
