- 2 oz Bulleit Rye Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Aperol
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz house made grenadine
- 1 egg white
- 6–8 chocolate mint leaves
- 3 drops of Peychaud’s Bitters for garnish
- 1 chocolate mint sprig for garnish
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker except chocolate mint and Peychaud’s Bitters. Dry shake or use a hand held frother to incorporate the egg white. Pick 6–8 chocolate mint leaves place in your hand and smack with your other hand, then toss into the cocktail shaker. There is no need to muddle the mint, it’s overkill. This is fresh mint from the garden so believe me it will incorporate into the cocktail. Add ice to your shaker and shake. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with one chocolate mint sprig and three drops of Peychaud’s Bitters.
Very nice cocktail!
Thanks Tiare! It’s a delicate cocktail and a crowd pleaser.
Great post and video. Once suggestion though, Johnny Mercer’s Satin Doll would be a better and more appropriate choice for the score in the video. Here’s Ellington playing it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDDCzb3dv_Y
Thanks CincyCC. Yeah this song was part of the inspiration of this recipe. Love it. However, I think I want to maintain the same song throughout this season of webisodes to maintain a branding consistency.
Great site, it’s refreshing to see people are as passionate about mixing cocktails as they are about cooking. Keep the info coming.
Amazing! Really enjoyed your presentation, and the whole idea of the classic-modern mix.
Congrats