Bourbon Renewal recipes
This recipe outlines the creation of a Bourbon Renewal, a sophisticated cocktail combining bourbon with fresh lemon juice, black currant syrup, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. It yields a perfectly balanced drink with a complex sweet, sour, and fruity profile, ideal for a refined enjoyment.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger or Measuring Spoons For precise ingredient measurements
- 1 Strainer (Hawthorne or Julep) To separate ice from the liquid
- 1 Rocks Glass For serving the cocktail
- 1 Bar Spoon For stirring, if needed, and general bar use
Ingredients
Main
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz black currant syrup or sub raspberry liqueur or creme de cassis
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters or Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Begin by chilling your rocks glass; fill it with ice or place it in the freezer while you prepare the cocktail.
- Combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, ½ oz black currant syrup (or chosen substitute), 1 oz simple syrup, and 2-3 dashes of aromatic bitters into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker generously with fresh ice cubes.
- Securely cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, or until the exterior of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
- Discard the chilling ice from your prepared rocks glass.
- Strain the contents of the shaker into the chilled rocks glass, ensuring to filter out all ice shards.
- Add a large, fresh ice cube or sphere to the glass to minimize further dilution.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its optimal temperature and flavor.
Notes
The key to a truly vibrant Bourbon Renewal is fresh lemon juice; avoid bottled alternatives for optimal brightness. The quality of your bourbon will significantly dictate the cocktail's depth and character – opt for a spirit you enjoy neat. For simple syrup, a homemade 1:1 sugar to water ratio is always best. When shaking, use plenty of ice and shake vigorously until the shaker is thoroughly chilled, ensuring proper dilution and temperature. Always chill your serving glass beforehand for a sustained refreshing experience.