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Rock 'n' Rolla

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (17)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 23 fl oz Bourbon bonded-strength (50% alc./vol.)
1 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
34 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 fl oz Maple syrup
16 fl oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram liqueur
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Double Old Fashioned 1910 44cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Rock 'n' Rolla contains 235 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 15.76% alc./vol. (31.53° proof)
  • 20.8 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created in December 2012 by Chris Lane at Lolinda, an Argentinian Steakhouse in San Francisco, California. (With thanks to David Selle, a fellow Discerning Drinker, for bringing Rock 'n' Rolla to my attention.)

Review

A bourbon sour with apple and a burst of spice.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
I made this with Wild Turkey 101 8 year (a recent random find), fresh juiced Gala apple (not ideal), and dark robust maple syrup from Vermont my brother gifted me. I eschewed the dram (not having any) for 5 ml Ango (with 2.5 rich can syrup).. Very tasty but Ango heavy. It'd be worth meeting it in between (equal parts dram and Ango?)... Adding this to my arsenal. Nice kitchen sink drink.
score: 1
Michael Click
I think grated tonka bean over the top instead of nutmeg works too. I also like adding a star anise pod or three for complementary aromas.
score: 0
Peter Pendergest Premium Member
This is very tasty. Complex but smooth. If anything though, I’d up the lemon juice a bit. I think my apple juice is a little on the sweeter side (plus I tend to lean more to the sour).
score: 2
Dan Graham Premium Member
A good drink, tart & refreshing. I would recommend reducing the lemon juice slightly so it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
This was great with Wild Turkey 101. Bourbon forward / boozy up front, then the other flavors come in balancing it out. Not too sour; not too sweet, imo.
score: 2

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Makes a minimum of 192 cocktails.
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