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Balanced sweet and sour with bourbon to the fore. Some, including my hero David Embury, stipulate making this cocktail with a straight rye whiskey. However...
Miguel Perales
30th March 2024 at 21:51
Wow, great layers present through out. Went with a barrel proof Bourbon and was glad I did. Mine turned out with a fairly dry mouth-feel (which I liked). The Bourbon was prevalent upfront, but it was followed by a great citrus/sweet balance and finishing with a hint of the Orgeat. Highly recommend. I made a second one right after with a barrel proof rye whiskey, and though I like the extra "spiciness" the Rye brings, I agree with you Simon, I prefer the Bourbon version.
25th October 2023 at 21:37
This is a lovely bourbon cocktail that grows on you as you drink it.
However mine turned out bright pink using the directed 5ml of Monin Grenadine.
However mine turned out bright pink using the directed 5ml of Monin Grenadine.
14th July 2025 at 19:04
Mine too! Also dependend on whether the Triple-Sec used is colored or clear. I used presumably heavy colored grenadine and (clear) Cointreau. Not complaining about the color though, looks pretty sweet imo
28th October 2023 at 09:36
Grenadine made with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice is by far my preference for flavour, but as you say, it's a faff to make and doesn't impart much colour to the cocktail.
20th August 2023 at 07:01
This was very nice but I’m not convinced on Grenadine for 2 reasons. One it’s quite sweet and perhaps needs even less volume. Second it doesn’t give the same colour that the picture shows - I cannot see how any mix of Grenadine would give an Amber colour.
20th August 2023 at 08:49
I made the cocktail photographed above cocktail on 14th August 2023, and I can assure you it had 5ml (1/6oz) of grenadine. I use the exact recipe when making cocktails for Dan to photograph - this is my last chance to recheck the recipe before uploading to the site.
5th November 2022 at 22:48
Very complex, bourbon 1st ,orgeat, then sweetness of grenadine. Will make again. Lime gives a balance.
2nd August 2023 at 16:45
Exactly the same notes for me too, though using cask strength Bourbon also keeps the Bourbon throughout.