Winter-Spiced Herbal Bourbon on the Rocks
A cozy, aromatic cocktail for cold nights: bourbon layered with Benedictine, winter-spice syrup, bright orange, and smoky sage, served over one large ice cube. Perfect for the winter holidays and ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 60 ml bourbon 2 oz; Maker's Mark recommended
- 15 ml Benedictine liqueur ½ oz
- 15 ml Monin Winter Spice syrup ½ oz
- orange wedge + zest
- 1 sage leaf
- dry sage optional, for smoking the glass
- large ice sphere one large sphere, or large ice cubes
Instructions
- In a shaker, add the bourbon, Benedictine, syrup, and 2-3 ice cubes. Shake well.
- Prepare a chilled rocks glass.
- Optionally, smoke the glass with dry sage: place a few leaves on a cutting board and light them with a small torch or a matchstick, then set the chilled glass over them upside down and let the smoke fill the glass. This step is optional, but it adds to the experience.
- Flip the glass, add the large ice sphere or cube, then pour the cocktail from the shaker through a strainer into the glass.
- Add an orange wedge and garnish with orange zest and a sage leaf.
Notes
Benedictine is made with honey, so this drink is vegetarian rather than vegan; for a vegan version, swap in a honey-free herbal liqueur. Mix fresh and serve right away over a single large ice cube.