Seared Citrus Bourbon

I crafted a delightful concoction by blending bourbon, ginger liqueur, and sherry with a touch of fresh orange juice. To elevate the presentation and aroma, I caramelized orange slices and added them as a garnish, infusing every sip with the sweet seared orange essence.

Seared Citrus Bourbon

A delectable blend of bourbon, ginger liqueur, and sherry with fresh orange juice, topped with caramelized orange slices for a delightful aroma and flavor.

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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. Slice the orange in half horizontally.
  2. Cut a thin slice (no more than 1/8 inch) from each half and coat one side of each slice with sugar.
  3. Heat a small, heavy skillet on high, then sear the orange slices, sugar-side down, until lightly caramelized.
  4. Remove the caramelized orange slices from the pan and let them cool, browned side up.
  5. Juice the remaining orange to yield about 1/4 cup.
  6. In a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes, combine bourbon, sherry, ginger liqueur, and orange juice. Stir briefly to chill.
  7. Strain the mixture over ice into a rocks glass.
  8. Place a caramelized orange slice, browned side up, directly in the glass, sitting on top of the rocks.
  9. Serve and enjoy!