Cocktail Recipe: Winter Patriot
As January winds down, The Winter Patriot offers a bold and warming tribute to the strength and resilience of the American spirit. Smoky bourbon, ginger liqueur, and rich maple cinnamon syrup come together in this comforting cocktail, with a touch of lime juice for brightness and smoked chili bitters for a bold kick.
Garnished with a dehydrated orange wheel and cinnamon stick, this drink is perfect for toasting new beginnings and brighter days ahead. Raise your glass to unity, perseverance, and the enduring promise of America!
Winter Patriot
Ingredients
- 2 oz smoked bourbon (or regular bourbon with a hint of liquid smoke)
- 0.5 oz ginger liqueur (for warmth and spice)
- 0.75 oz maple cinnamon syrup (homemade: equal parts maple syrup and water, simmered with a cinnamon stick)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 dashes smoked chili bitters (optional for a smoky kick)
- Garnish: Dehydrated orange wheel and a cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine bourbon, ginger liqueur, maple cinnamon syrup, lime juice, and bitters.
- Add ice and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and a cinnamon stick to add a warming, rustic aesthetic.
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