Besides a hot toddy, my favorite whiskey cocktail is a Whiskey Sour. A simple cocktail with an incredible combination of sour, smoky, and citrus elements that transforms this cocktail. Bringing the whiskey sour to the next level requires fresh juice, some incredible spirits, and finding that perfect balance. In my opinion, DC's best-kept secret is its spirits and beer. So why not combine the two and add some interesting elements that are in season (blood orange simple syrup)!
Following up with my previous post on candied blood oranges, it is a must for a whiskey sour. The simple syrup adds flavor, bitterness, and
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Filibuster whiskey
- .75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- .75 oz @donciccioefigli Mandarinetto
- .5 oz Blood orange simple syrup
- Garnish with an orange twist
Method:
- Combine the whiskey, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Mandarinetto in a cold ice cocktail shaker
- Shake thoroughly
- Strain into a glass with a large ice cube
- With a peeler, slice a chunk of orange, cut the edges of the peel and gently twist
I have featured Don Ciccio e Figli many times on the blog. They provide some incredible liqueurs and spirits. Filibuster's first time on the blog and another incredible distillery as well. I love their barrel age gin and their whiskey does not disappoint.
In the future, I am planning to do a whiskey review for DC since there are a number of fantastic brands that have some interesting production methods.