Here is an interesting mixed drink that is perfect for any season, but the garnish in particular makes it an ideal addition to a Halloween menu. The simple drink, a riveting mix of Jack Daniel's and Lucid absinthe with a touch of sweet and bitter, is quite pleasing. The absinthe rinse - a technique used often, i.e. Monkey Gland - adds just enough flavor to the Tennessee whiskey taste so that it is neither overpowering nor transparent. You can find this drink at The Lobby Bar at New York City's Empire Hotel during the 2011 Halloween season. It's creation is due to the innovative mind of Damon Dunay, the hotel's Regional Beverage Director.
The carved orange garnish is a fun little trick that you can take into any other drink where an orange is appropriate. Just as carving a pumpkin takes a bit of skill and finesse, an orange does as well. The good news, however, is that carving orange peels take far less time and expense so you can experiment and have fun with your pumpkin-esque faces. Make these up ahead of time or let guests create their own.
Prep Time: 5?minutes
Total Time: 5?minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
- 1/2 ounce Lucid Absinthe
- Orange Bitters
- 2 Sugar Cubes
- Carved orange for garnish
Preparation:
For the garnish:
- Using a paring knife or peeler, carve a Jack O' Lantern face into the peel of an orange, leaving the white pith intact while removing the orange skin.
- Cut a circle into the pith around the face.
- Carefully remove the peel circle from the orange.
- Make a small slit in the bottom of the circle so it may rest on the glass rim.
- Pour absinthe into an old-fashioned glass and swirl it around to coat the inside of the glass.
- Place the two sugar cubes into a mixing glass and saturate with a few drops of orange bitters.
- Muddle the cubes until crushed.
- Add whiskey and ice and stir well.
- Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Place the garnish on the rim and serve.
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