Seared Citrus Bourbon

I've combined bourbon with ginger liqueur, sherry, and fresh orange juice. To add a unique twist, I've caramelized orange slices to perfume every sip and enhance the visual appeal of the drink. It's a delightful balance of sweet, aromatic, and boozy flavors that make every sip a memorable experience.

Seared Citrus Bourbon

A delightful bourbon cocktail with caramelized orange slices, ginger liqueur, and sherry.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium navel orange
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1.50 oz bourbon
  • 0.50 oz amontillado sherry
  • 0.50 oz ginger liqueur

Instructions

  1. Cut a thin slice from the orange and coat one side with the sugar.
  2. Sear the orange slice, sugar-side down, in a hot skillet until lightly caramelized, then let it cool with the browned side up.
  3. Juice the rest of the orange to yield about 1/4 cup of juice.
  4. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine bourbon, sherry, ginger liqueur, and orange juice, and stir briefly to chill.
  5. Strain the mixture over ice into a rocks glass and place the caramelized orange slice on top to serve.