Midnight in Kentucky

Name: Midnight in Kentucky
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 0.5 oz black licorice liqueur such as sambuca or a licoriceinfused simple syrup; 0.25 oz fernetbranca; 1 oz lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup equal parts honey and warm water to create a smooth mixture; undefined dash of peychauds bitters; undefined licorice root stick for garnish; undefined lemon twist for garnish

Bold fusion of Southern charm and mysterious anise notes

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Unknown*

Calories

Unknown*

Net Carbs

Unknown*

Ingredients:

bourbon

black licorice liqueur such as sambuca or a licoriceinfused simple syrup

fernetbranca

lemon juice

honey syrup equal parts honey and warm water to create a smooth mixture

dash of peychauds bitters

licorice root stick for garnish

lemon twist for garnish

AI Request:a cocktail with bourbon and licorice

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Embrace the bold fusion of Southern charm and mysterious anise notes in this innovative cocktail. "Midnight in Kentucky" is a sophisticated drink that blends the warmth of bourbon with the intriguing taste of licorice, perfect for a nightcap under the stars. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Bourbon - 0.5 oz Black Licorice Liqueur (such as Sambuca or a licorice-infused simple syrup) - 0.25 oz Fernet-Branca (for a herbal twist) - 1 oz Fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz Honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water to create a smooth mixture) - 1 Dash of Peychaud's Bitters - Licorice root stick (for garnish) - Lemon twist (for garnish) **Instructions:** 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, black licorice liqueur, Fernet-Branca, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup. 2. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled Old Fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube. 4. Add a dash of Peychaud's Bitters on top of the drink. 5. Garnish with a licorice root stick and a twist of lemon over the glass to express the oils, then drop it in. **Glass:** Serve in an Old Fashioned glass to maintain the classic feel while also giving the drinker a close-up of the drink's deep and inviting color. The contrasting flavors of "Midnight in Kentucky" create a memorable and intriguing cocktail experience that pays homage to the rich tradition of bourbon while inviting the palate to explore the less-trodden path of licorice in mixology.

Not what you were looking for? Don't forget you can find more cocktails or CREATE YOUR OWN!