Swizzle
Cocktail History
The Bourbon Swizzle is one of the most versatile and impressive cocktails in existence – its heritage dates back hundreds of years! Swizzle is generally made with a combination of fruits, spirits, and syrups, although the exact ingredients may vary. Bourbon is one option that has become increasingly popular to add over time. Swizzles are also distinguished by the use of crushed ice and an oversized bar spoon. Swizzles have long been regarded as a symbol of fun summertime refreshments. These days Swizzles are still enjoyed and highly regarded all around the globe, making them a drink whose popularity never fades!
Ingredients
- 1.5oz Bourbon Whiskey
- 3 Dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 1/4 oz Ginger Syrup
- Dashes of Aromatic Bitters
- 3 Mint Sprigs (remove the leaves from the stems)
Cocktail Preparation
In a highball glass, throw in your mint sprigs and muddle to the bottom. Dry shake the whiskey, lemon juice, and syrups and pour on top with ice and stir, keeping the mint on the bottom. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with three dashes each of aromatics and Peychaud’s bitters, a mint sprig, and candied ginger.
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