Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Dandelion Crown! 🥂🌼
Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey for Episode 69 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails. Today, we are taking the legendary Kentucky classic—the Seelbach—and transforming it into a floral, effervescent masterpiece called The Dandelion Crown.
For this high-proof riff, we’ve swapped traditional orange liqueur for the graceful sweetness of Elderflower Liqueur and introduced a unique, savory element: Jeptha Creed Dandelion Bitters. This “star of the show” adds an earthy, herbaceous depth that perfectly balances a heavy-hitting Four Roses OBSV (126 Proof). Hand-selected by Master Distiller Brent Elliott, this bourbon brings vibrant notes of apricot, pear, and brown sugar that shine through the bubbles of a chilled Brut Champagne.
Whether you’re a “bubbles girl” or a bourbon enthusiast, this cocktail is springtime in a glass. It’s sophisticated, festive, and the perfect toast for Mother’s Day!
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📋 The Recipe: The Dandelion Crown
- 1.5 oz Four Roses OBSV Single Barrel (126 Proof)
- 0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur
- 4-5 dashes Jeptha Creed Dandelion Bitters
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters (for that Mother’s Day pink hue)
- 2-3 oz Chilled Dry Sparkling Wine (Brut Champagne)
🍸 Instructions
- Combine: Add your bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and both types of bitters to a mixing glass with a large ice block.
- Stir: Stir gently for 15–20 seconds to chill the ingredients and provide the necessary dilution for the 126-proof spirit.
- Strain: Pour into a chilled coupe or champagne flute.
- Top: Slowly top with your chilled Brut Champagne to maintain the festive bubbles.
- Serve: Serve without garnish to showcase the beautiful pink hue and clarity!
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