Silent Night Cocktail – Bourbon and Benedictine

I’m a fan of brown liquor. I like the old scotches I really can’t afford (but sometimes get as a fancy gift on my birthday), rich bourbons and full-bodied whiskeys of all sorts. I recently did a cocktail shoot for Tropicana and always learn a thing or two about fun liquors while we’re making beautiful drink scenes in the studio. This time I learned of Benedictine. It tastes of honey with delightful herbal undertones. It smells heavy of herbs, but the flavor is PERFECTLY balanced. I like to add a splash to my bourbon when I’m feeling a bit fancy! I also like to add a splash of bitters to balance out the richness of the combo and thus, the Silent Night was born. Benedictine is made by Monks that have taken a vow of silence so I figured Silent Night would be an appropriate name!

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Silent Night Cocktail - Bourbon and Benedictine

 

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The Silent Night is a delicious way to dress up your usual bourbon on the rocks! Benedictine and bitters make a balanced treat out of your favorite bourbon.

Author: Crystal Cartier

Recipe type: drinks, cocktail

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Serves: 1 drink

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon (I use Bulleit)
• ½ ounce Benedictine
• a couple shakes Peychaud's bitters, to taste
• expressed orange peel

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass with ice, stir together bourbon, Benedictine and bitters.
2. Strain into coupe and garnish with expressed orange peel.
3. ENJOY!!!

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