DIY Southern Comfort

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Contributed by Jane Danger and Alla Lapushchik

DIY Southern Comfort

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About The DIY Southern Comfort Cocktail

Sweetened whiskey favorite Southern Comfort has a long and venerable history, as told in “The Bourbon Bartender,” a book celebrating America’s signature spirit written by NYC bartenders Jane Danger and Alla Lapushchik. Whip up a homemade batch for yourself with this recipe.

This recipe originally appeared as part of “A Brief (and Boozy) History of Southern Comfort.”

Ingredients in The DIY Southern Comfort Cocktail

1 bottle

Bourbon (750 mL)

4

Cloves

3

Cherries

2 peels

Orange

1 wedge

Lemon (1/4 of lemon)

1 stick

Cinnamon

¹⁄₂

Vanilla bean (1/2-inch piece or 3/4 tsp vanilla extract)

Honey, to taste

Glass:

How to make The DIY Southern Comfort Cocktail

Add all the ingredients except the honey into a large sealable jar.

Set in a dark, cool place and infuse for 5 to 7 days.

Strain out spices and citrus and discard.

Stir in honey, to taste.

Funnel back into the empty bourbon bottle and cap tightly.

To serve, pour into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

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