Came across this cocktail recipe and of course loved the name
thought it would be fun to make for NY’s but cannot find that particular Bourbon or the Creme Yvette (at least not yet).
Must be 21 or older, of course to consume liquor in the US. I did have to look up a few of the ingredients like the Basil Hayden’s Bourbon which is a small batch bourbon and the Creme Yvette which is a liquor that is a blend of berries infused with dry violet petals made in France – I did try to find the Creme Yvette at the liquor store, but couldn’t locate it…sounds interesting though.
INGREDIENTS:
- .5 oz Star Anise and Black Tea Infused Simple Syrup*
- 1 slice Fresh ginger
- 1 strip Lemon peel
- 2 oz Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
- .5 oz Crème Yvette
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Glass:
Rocks
PREPARATION:
Add the syrup and ginger to a mixing glass. Twist the lemon peel over the glass to extract the oils. Drop the peel into the glass and muddle. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Star Anise And Black Tea Infused Simple Syrup
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Black tea bag
- 12 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water), warm
- 6 Star anise pods, lightly crushed
PREPARATION:
Add the tea bag to the simple syrup and let infuse for 12 minutes. Discard the tea bag and add the star anise. Let stand for 24 hours and strain.