Cocktail Recipe: Patriotic Revival
Celebrate the resilient spirit of America with the “Patriotic Revival.” This cocktail combines the rich, smooth notes of bourbon with the refreshing zest of tangerine and the aromatic hint of thyme. Perfect for a summer evening or any gathering where patriotic pride is in the air.
Patriotic Revival
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz tangerine juice
- 1/2 oz thyme simple syrup (recipe below)
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Tangerine twist, for garnish
- Fresh thyme sprig, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Thyme Simple-Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Handful of fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- To make the thyme simple syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the thyme sprigs and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for an additional 20 minutes. Strain and let cool.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in the bourbon, tangerine juice, and thyme simple syrup.
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a tangerine twist and a sprig of fresh thyme.
- Serve and enjoy the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the Patriotic Revival!
