💜 The Lavender Manhattan: A Floral Twist on a Bourbon Classic🥃 

It’s Thirsty Thursday! 🍹 And we’re back with Episode 13 of our bourbon cocktail series! 🎉 This week, prepare your taste buds for an elegant and fragrant experience: The Lavender Manhattan. 💜🥃

Think you know the Manhattan? 🤔 Think again! 😉 We’re infusing this classic with the delicate floral notes of lavender whiskey, creating a truly unique and unforgettable drink. ✨ We’ll show you exactly how to balance the lavender with the beloved flavors of Maker’s Mark and sweet vermouth, finished with a hint of bitters.🌿

Ready to elevate your Thursday? ⬆️ Here’s what you will need: Lavender Whiskey 💜, Maker’s Mark 🥃, Sweet vermouth ❤️, Aromatic bitters. 💧

Watch along as we mix it up: 🧊 Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until perfectly chilled. Strain into your favorite chilled coupe 🍸 or martini glass. Get ready to sip in style! 😎

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The Wildly Delicious Pickle Juice Whiskey Sour!

Welcome back to Thirsty Thursday Bourbon Cocktails! In Episode 12, we’re diving into the delightfully bizarre and surprisingly delicious Pickle Juice Whiskey Sour! 🥒🥃 Ready to challenge your taste buds? We’ll show you exactly how to make this unique cocktail, a sophisticated twist on the classic Pickleback. Get ready for a savory, tangy, and surprisingly refreshing drink!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Bourbon (We’re using the bold Wild Turkey 101!)
  • Pickle Juice (Dill is the way to go!)
  • Sweet & Sour Mix (or simple syrup & fresh lemon juice)
  • Celery Bitters (Optional, but trust us on this complexity!)
  • Fee Foam (or 1 egg white – Optional, but you want that silky texture!)

Follow along for the step-by-step instructions and discover why this unexpected combo works! We’ll also touch on the history of this intriguing cocktail, tracing its roots back to the infamous Pickleback.

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While the exact origin of the Pickle Juice Whiskey Sour as a specific cocktail isn’t as clearly defined as some classics, the concept of pairing whiskey with pickle juice is rooted in the popularity of the Pickleback shot. The Pickleback, a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle brine, gained significant traction in the mid-2000s, particularly in bars in Brooklyn, New York.

The Pickle Juice Whiskey Sour can be seen as a more sophisticated and sippable evolution of the Pickleback, incorporating the familiar sour format to balance the unique flavors. Its popularity has grown as adventurous drinkers seek out new and interesting flavor combinations in cocktails.

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