Cocktail Inspiration Gold! From the American River!
Made with PROSPEROUS & PENNILESS BOURBON WHISKEY
A nod to Sam Brannan, and his iconic announcement of gold in California. This whiskey sour features Prosperous & Penniless Bourbon with California citrus, a touch of amaro and an herbal finish.
Ingredients
A nod to Sam Brannan, and his iconic announcement of gold in California. This whiskey sour features Prosperous & Penniless Bourbon with California citrus, a touch of amaro and an herbal finish.
- 1 ¾ ounces Prosperous & Penniless Bourbon Whiskey
- ¼ ounce Amaro Nonino
- ¾ ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ ounce Kumquat & Makrut Lime Leaf Honey*
- 2 dash Orange Bitters
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- *Kumquat & Makrut Lime Leaf Honey
- 375 ml. Honey
- 375 ml. Water
- 300 grams Kumquats – halved
- 50 grams Makrut Lime Leaves - dried
Garnish
- Lemon Peel
- Viola Flower
Method
Kumquat & Makrut Lime Leaf Honey
Combine the honey, water and kumquats in a sauce pot over medium heat. Stir until the honey becomes fully emulsified, and then raise the heat to high. When simmering add makrut lime leaves, remove from heat, and cover for 15 minutes to steep. Properly chill, then store in an airtight container for 24 hours. After 24 hours strain the mixture through fine mesh and store in an airtight container for up to one month.
Gold! From the American River! Cocktail
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake hard for 10 seconds until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted. Strain over ice in a rocks glass, and garnish.
