Sunset Citrus Elixir

Vibrant bourbon cocktail with citrus, spice, and basil freshness

Description: Embrace the rich hues of a sunset with this vibrant cocktail that melds the smoothness of bourbon with the complex layers of citrus and spice. The Ancho Reyes adds a hint of warmth, while the Aperol and Campari introduce a delightful bitterness. Basil lends an aromatic freshness, perfectly tying the combination of sweet and sour elements together. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Bourbon - 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes - 0.25 oz Aperol - 0.25 oz Campari - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Persian Lime Juice - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Eureka Lemon Juice - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Rich Simple Syrup - 0.25 oz Agave Syrup - 1 tsp Honey - 3 fresh Basil leaves - Sugar for glass rim Instructions: 1. Rim a rocks glass with sugar and set aside. 2. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves to release their essence. 3. Add the bourbon, Ancho Reyes, Aperol, Campari, Twisted Alchemy Persian Lime Juice, Twisted Alchemy Eureka Lemon Juice, Rich Simple Syrup, agave syrup, and honey into the shaker. 4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well to combine and chill the ingredients. 5. Strain the mixture into the prepared sugar-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice. 6. Garnish with a basil leaf and a twist of lemon peel. Serve in a rocks glass.