Adventures in Artistic Mixology
Increasingly, mixologists are setting themselves apart by focusing their attention beyond just the liquid in the glass. Garnishes add visual appeal, enhance the flavor and help to tell the story of th...
Autumn in Western New York arrives as Mother Nature ebbs and flows between the last lingering warmth of summertime and the onset of cooler temperatures. It’s with those inbetween days in mind that the AUTUMN’S ONSET cocktail came about. Bourbon and apple cider are natural friends—and a perennial favorite mixed drink for many. The addition of pineapple juice and pineapple liqueur add a juicy sweetness and tropical summer vibe, which is then balanced by both the bitters and the allspice element of the Hamilton Pimento Dram liqueur. This drink comes on easy, yet proves itself to be quite complex. The apple cider and pineapple juice represent summer and autumn, and their combination, while a non-traditional pairing, proves to be a pleasant and enjoyably curious duo.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce apple cider
- ½ ounce Hamilton Pimento Dram liqueur
- ¼ ounce Giffard Caribbean Pineapple liqueur
- ¼ ounce fresh pineapple juice
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- pineapple fronds for garnish
Preparation
Combine bourbon, liqueurs and juices. Shack and strain into a "rocks" style Old Fashioned glass. Fill the glass with fresh ice and finish with orange bitters, Garnish with pineapple fronds.
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