Bourbon Renewal Recipe
Written by Savor the season with this straightforward Bourbon Renewal recipe! The blend of bourbon, lemon juice, creme de cassis, sugar syrup and a splash of bitters makes it a refreshing choice for an autumn drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 255
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz Crème de Cassis
- ½ oz rich syrup
- 1-2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
- Lemon wheel or blackcurrant/blackberries - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Make sure your old fashioned glass gets chilled.
- Start by pouring 1-2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters into the shaker.
- Then, add ½ oz rich syrup (2 parts sugar to 1 part water)
- Add 1 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Add ½ oz Crème de Cassis.
- Finally, measure out and pour 2 oz Bourbon into the mix.
- Fill the shaker with ice, close it and give it a good shake (10-15 seconds).
- Strain the mixture into the ice filled Old Fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and/or berries (blackcurrant or blueberries)
Notes
Substitutes:
- Bourbon: If you don't have bourbon, rye whiskey or brandy can be substituted. They offer a different flavor profile but still work well in this cocktail.
- Crème de Cassis: This is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. You can use Chambord or Blackberry liqueur if you can't find it.
- Rich Syrup: You can make your own by dissolving two parts sugar and one part water over low heat and then cooling it down before use.
Making a Pitcher of Bourbon Renewal:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of bourbon, 8 oz of lemon juice, 4 oz of crème de cassis, 4 oz of sugar syrup, and 8 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a cherry and a lemon wheel, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Bourbon Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic bourbon substitute; several brands are available that mimic the flavor of bourbon without the alcohol.
- Crème de Cassis Substitute: You can make a non-alcoholic blackcurrant syrup by simmering blackcurrants with sugar and water, then straining out the solids.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.