American Single Malt Cocktail

Must-Try Fall Cocktail: Toasted Almond Sazerac

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🍂 Toasted Almond Sazerac: A Fall Twist on a New Orleans Classic | Thirsty Thursday Cocktails E45 🥃

Welcome to Episode 45 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! Join Rebecca for Part 3 of our Fall Series as we take a trip to New Orleans and elevate the classic Sazerac with a warm, nutty, and seasonally appropriate twist: the Toasted Almond Sazerac!

Instead of traditional rye, we’re using an American Single Malt Whiskey for a softer, nuttier base that perfectly complements the rich Demerara Syrup and aromatic Toasted Almond Bitters. This recipe captures the spirit of Fall with comforting, toasty, and complex flavors.

🌟 The Toasted Almond Sazerac Recipe

A unique stirred cocktail featuring an essential absinthe rinse for that iconic Sazerac profile.

  • Whiskey Base: 2 oz American Single Malt (Yellowstone used for its toasty, nutty, barley notes)
  • Sweetener: 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup (Adds dark sweetness and molasses notes)
  • Bitters:
    • 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters (Traditional spice & star anise signature)
    • 3 dashes Toasted Almond Bitters (For those roasty, nutty Fall flavors)
  • Rinse: Absinthe (Neely Family Distillery’s Platinum-winning “Fear and Loathing in Kentucky” used)
  • Garnish: Expressed oils of fresh lemon peel

🍹 Technique Highlights

  1. Combine whiskey, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass.
  2. Lightly stir to incorporate.
  3. Add ice and stir for 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute.
  4. Perform an Absinthe Rinse ritual: swirl a small amount of absinthe in the serving glass, coating the inside. (Pro Tip: Save the excess!)
  5. Strain the chilled cocktail into the rinsed glass.
  6. Express the oils of a fresh lemon peel over the top and rub it around the rim to brighten the drink.

Next Week:

Don’t miss our Thanksgiving Finale for the Fall Series! We’re creating the Mole Harvest Cocktail—a savory twist on an Old Fashioned using Mole and Aztec Chocolate Bitters!

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The Penicillin Cocktail: A Smoky KC Twist

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Thirsty Thursday Cocktails – Episode 31: The West Bottoms Penicillin

Step into our home bar as we craft a truly exceptional American Single Malt cocktail: The West Bottoms Penicillin. This isn’t just a drink—it’s a tribute to Kansas City’s West Bottoms Whiskey, blending their smooth, malty whiskey with a smoky float of their peated Distiller’s Cut.

Watch along as we teach you how to make a Penicillin and explore the unique flavor of this smoky whiskey cocktail. We combine fresh lemon juice, our homemade honey-ginger syrup, and these two incredible whiskeys to create a balanced, complex, and unforgettable drink. The result is a modern classic cocktail with a local twist. This is the ultimate Penicillin cocktail recipe for any whiskey lover.

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✴️ Ingredients

  • 2 oz of West Bottoms American Blended Malt Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz of Honey-Ginger Syrup
  • 1/4 oz of West Bottoms Distiller’s Cut American Single Malt (floated)
  • Garnish with a Lemon Twist

✴️ Honey-Ginger Syrup Recipe:

  • Combine 1 cup of honey, 1 cup of water, and a 4-inch piece of ginger (peeled and sliced thinly) in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool completely. Strain out the ginger and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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