December 23, 2024 10:09 am

The Court and Spark

The Court and Spark

This drink was inspired by Joni Mitchell. I wanted to create something that tastes very “americana”.

Materials

  • 1.75 ounces Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
  • 0.75 ounce Apple Juice
  • 1/4 bar spoon Citric Acid
  • 0.5 ounce Liber and Co. Simple Syrup
  • 0.25 ounce Caramel Fleur de Sel Syrup* * Mix equal parts caramel and warm water until both ingredients are incorporated. Caramel jar can be found at Trader Joe's.
  • Yakult Cream** ** Mix equal parts Yakult and heavy whipping cream, shaken into a mason jar. Whip all ingredients until frothy.
  • 1 slice Green Apple

Instructions

  • Combine whiskey, apple juice, citric acid, simple syrup, and Caramel Fleur de Sel syrup in a shaker with ice.
  • Shake until drink is diluted and chilled properly.
  • Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  • Top with Yakult Cream.
  • Garnish with green apple slice.

Video

"Whisky is liquid sunshine."

George Bernard Shaw

“The light music of whiskey falling into a glass – an agreeable interlude.”

James Joyce

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