Eclipse of the Oak

Name: Eclipse of the Oak
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz highquality bourbon; 1/2 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; to top fevertree ginger beer; 2 dashes angostura bitters; for garnish lemon wheel; for garnish mint sprig

Sophisticated bourbon cocktail with ginger beer and citrus

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

unknown*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

10g*

Ingredients:

highquality bourbon

lemon juice

simple syrup

fevertree ginger beer

angostura bitters

lemon wheel

mint sprig

AI Request:A delicious bourbon drink with Fever-Tree being held by a gross, ugly man. Sports bar background.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Eclipse of the Oak is a sophisticated yet approachable bourbon cocktail, balancing the rich warmth of whiskey with the premium effervescence of Fever-Tree ginger beer. This drink is perfect for anyone who appreciates the complexity of bourbon, accentuated by the spice of ginger and the freshness of citrus. Despite being presented by a less than appealing individual, the quality of the cocktail speaks for itself, shining like a beacon of refinement in the boisterous atmosphere of a sports bar. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz high-quality bourbon - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice - 1/2 oz simple syrup - Fever-Tree ginger beer, to top - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - Lemon wheel, for garnish - Fresh mint sprig, for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Fill a highball glass with ice to chill the glass. 2. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. 3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 15 seconds. 4. Discard the ice from the highball glass and strain the mixture into it. 5. Top off the cocktail with Fever-Tree ginger beer, leaving room for a gentle stir to incorporate the ingredients. 6. Drop in two dashes of Angostura bitters for an extra layer of flavor complexity. 7. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint. 8. Serve immediately, inviting any reluctant patrons to look past the messenger and savor the exceptional blend of flavors. Even if the bartender's appearance is off-putting, the Eclipse of the Oak offers a taste that can easily win the crowd over, becoming the unexpected highlight of their sports bar experience.

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