Charred Citrus Bourbon Cooler

Name: Charred Citrus Bourbon Cooler
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 0.75 oz grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz fresh orange juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup; 3 leaves fresh mint leaves; 1 strip charred citrus peel

A refined whiskey cocktail where charred grapefruit and orange peel lend a smoky depth, offset by cool mint and a delicate honey syrup.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 7 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
0.75 oz grapefruit juice
0.5 oz fresh orange juice
0.5 oz honey syrup
3 leaves fresh mint leaves
1 strip charred citrus peel

Instructions

Step 1: Char a 1-inch strip of grapefruit peel over an open flame for 15 seconds until blackened, then cool completely.
Step 2: In a shaker, muddle mint leaves with honey syrup until fragrant. Add bourbon, grapefruit juice, orange juice, and charred peel.
Step 3: Fill shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until frosty.
Step 4: Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice cube, then float the charred peel strip on top and garnish with a fresh mint sprig.