Whisky, Campari and infused Bianco Vermouth. A lovely friend of mine Melissa of Victoria Whisky Tastings kindly asked if I could contribute a cocktail to her Advent Cocktail Month, paired with a dram of - you guessed it whisky. Seemed fate to receive my favorite style - Bourbon. A fruity and lively Basil HaydenBourbon. Thanks so much for the opportunity Melissa!
My favorite winter cocktail, blended with my favorite part of Christmas dinner was the inspiration - cranberry sauce! Controversial, I know... but you haven't had my recipe… Infused with my favorite holiday spices, citrus and using a bourbon and liqueur - it’s always half eaten long before the turkey is served. This time, I used Bianco Vermouth infused with those same vibes to lighten up my usual Boulevardier - a sip of holiday magic! This bourbon plays nicely with a lighter hand so I really enjoy the Bianco versus a Rosso vermouth.
PS... a glass with 1/2oz of my Christmas Bianco topped with Prosecco and an orange twist Christmas morning is not a bad idea either. Just saying.
The Jolly Boulevard
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The Jolly Boulevard
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Category
Bianco Vermouth / Cocktail Recipe
Servings
1
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Cocktail recipe from https://www.instagram.com/nadiamaclean82/
The Infused Bianco Vermouth needs to be made the day before...making extra is worth it to have on-hand!
Ingredients
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1 1/4 oz (37 mL) Bourbon / Basil Hayden
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1oz (30 mL) Infused Bianco Vermouth* / Esquimalt
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1oz (30 mL) Red Amaro / Campari or Woods Spirit Co.
Directions
- In a chilled mixing glass, pour Bourbon, infused Vermouth and Campari. Top with lots of ice and stir to chill and dilute. Strain over a chilled rock glass with a big rock of ice - express and orange twist over the cocktail and drop twist in. Repeat as needed.
*Infused Esquimalt Bianco Vermouth - In a mason jar, add 250ml of Bianco Vermouth. Drop in 10 fresh cranberries, 2 wide orange peels, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 1 star anise pod and 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed. Seal and shake once in a while - allow to infuse for 18 hours before straining into a new jar for all your cocktailing fun.