This month's drink is not an original, but rather came across my desk from Imbibe Magazine, by way of the Teardrop Lounge in Portland, Oregon. While it may not be one of my originals, it is what I drank almost exclusively during the month of October, so it seems worthy of inclusion into the blog roll. As an additional bonus, this is one of the few bourbon cocktails that Ann will drink, so it is a major winner in my book.
According to Imbibe, the inspiration for this drink is a classic - the Lion's Tail (bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, gomme syrup, and bitters). I can see the inspiration, but the Fallen Patriot feels to me more like a winter-y mint julep with a hint of the tropics. Teardrop Lounge introduces a complex-flavored cordial for sweetness: Licor 43 (sometimes called Cuarenta y Tres). Licor 43 is most often used to make Key Lime flavored cocktails because of its vanilla body and lime finish. It plays nicely with the baking spice flavors found in allspice dram. The resulting sweet and spicy combo is mixed with bourbon, lime and fresh mint to make the Fallen Patriot. The result is a drink with just as much sweetness and mint-y finish as a mint julep, but with some fun additions! Fresh citrus from the lime, vanilla warmth from the Licor 43, and cinnamon/nutmeg/clove from the allspice dram. It's a great drink for a fall day spent watching ND football!
Sadly, I did not capture any pictures this month, but I do have the recipe for the Fallen Patriot to share:
In a mixing glass, combine the following ingredients:
2 oz bourbon (I like a wheated bourbon for this)*
0.75 oz Licor 34
0.75 oz lime juice
0.25 oz allspice dram
10 mint leaves
Shake over ice for 12-15 seconds until the mint is well pulverized. Double strain into a coupe glass to remover any mint particles. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
*Larceny is a good mid-range wheated bourbon. I use Buggy Whip Wheat Whiskey from Journeyman Distillery, which is excellent.
I hope you enjoy your Fallen Patriot!
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