Billionaire Cocktail

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Bakers 107-proof bourbon
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
  • 1/2 ounce homemade Grenadine (page 157)
  • 1/4 ounce Absinthe Bitters (page 161)
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the bourbon, juice, syrup, grenadine, and bitters into a mixing glass.
  2. 2
    Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
  3. 3
    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon wheel.
  4. 4
    Dominant Flavors: whiskey forward, with pomegranate molasses
  5. 5
    Body: crisp, medium to full due to high proof whiskey
  6. 6
    Dryness: medium
  7. 7
    Complexity: high, rich flavors
  8. 8
    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: absinthe Bitters contrast pomegranate and whiskey
  9. 9
    Finish: long with lingering tannins and pomegranate overtones
  10. 10
    Glass: cocktail

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