Cocktail Saturday: Meyers Whiskey Sour

It is Meyers Lemon season, which is one of our favorite cocktail ingredients! In the past we have made Meyers Lemondrop Cocktails ,which are delicious and still one of our go to drinks when Meyers Lemons are in season. This cocktail Saturday we tried a Meyers Lemon Whiskey Sour (one with egg whites and one without). We were pleased with both, but overall we like the addition of the egg whites.

As always it is important to stick with quality ingredients which includes a good Rye/Bourbon, fresh squeezed juice, and don't forget the brandied cherry for an extra treat! The first recipe uses rye and no egg white and the second uses bourbon and a egg white. Again, the egg white isn't necessary but it adds a silky texture to the drink. Make sure to use fresh egg whites or the drink can have an eggy flavor...which you don't want!

Whiskey sour without egg whites

Whiskey Sour with Egg Whites

Meyers Lemon Whiskey Sour

2 oz Rye Whiskey (We used Rittenhouse)

1 oz Meyers Lemon Juice

.5oz Regular Lemon Juice

.5 oz simple syrup

Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Serve with a brandied cherry for garnish

Meyers Lemon Whiskey Sour 

2 oz Bourbon (We used Bulliet)

1 oz Meyers Lemon Juice

.5 oz simple syrup

1 egg white

Dry Shake all of the ingredients. Then add ice and wet shake. Strain into a cocktail glass and add a few drops of bitters. Garnish with lemon peel or brandied cherry.

WORD OF CAUTION: When you dry shake with eggs whites they have a tendency to explode. Make sure you dry shake for just a few seconds, release the pressure and dry shake for a few more seconds. Then wet shake. If you don't release the pressure then you will end up with whiskey sour all over!

Cocktail Friday: Maple Bourbon Ciders

While the ground isn't covered in snow it sure is chilly outside. These Maple –Bourbon Ciders are a sure bet to warm you up on the cold winter days.

We love anything with real maple syrup in it…especially a cocktail!

Maple-Bourbon Cider 

Makes 2

6 ounces Bourbon

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

4teaspoons pure maple syrup to taste

1 cup spiced apple cider

apple slices for garnish

ice

Directions:

1. Fill two old fashion glasses with ice. In a pitcher or cocktail shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and apple cider; shake vigorously.

2. Strain into glasses and garnish each with a slice of apple.  Enjoy!

Cocktail Friday: A Fall Fig

Figs are in season and these are the perfect cocktail for fall! Figs can be found in specialty food stores throughout the fall. Their intense sweetness are perfect for a rich cocktail. These beauties made it, barely, over 20 miles of dirt road to cocktail Friday in Atlanta, Idaho.

Cocktail
2 oz Bourbon we went with Buffalo Trace
3/4 oz Brown sugar + fig simple syrup
1/4 Lemon juiced or more if desired
2 Dashes orange bitters

Spiced Fig Simple Syrup
4 Figs
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup water

Make the simple syrup a head of time, even a day or two. The longer the syrup sets the more flavorful it becomes. Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan on medium heat. Stir and cook until all of the sugar has dissolved and the figs are mushy. Mash with a fork while it is cooking. Do not let the sugar boil or burn!

Once you have your simple syrup made and cooled, add all cocktail ingredients together in a shaker with a cup full of ice. Strain it into a glass over ice. Add more fresh lemon juice to taste.

Infused Simple Syrup

Try the Fall Fig! It is a perfect way to warm up this season!