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Bourbon Skin

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (15)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
3 fl oz Boiling water
14 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Toddy glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-heat a TODDY GLASS.
  2. Prepare thick long orange zest twist for the garnish.

Method

  1. Place barspoon in pre-warmed glass.
  2. POUR all ingredients into warmed glass and stir.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Bourbon Skin contains 175 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 13.5% alc./vol. (27° proof)
  • 21.3 grams of pure alcohol

History

The only difference between a 'skin' and a 'toddy' is the addition of citrus peel to skin cocktails.

Review

Hot, watered-down bourbon stirred with orange oils. Simple but very tasty.

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$3.32 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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Comments & Discussion

Matt Premium Member
Use a bourbon that you really like, and you are certain to enjoy this simple and delicious way to warm up a cold night! I wonder what a dash of bitters would do - maybe next time.
score: 2

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Difford’s Shop logo
$3.32 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.