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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
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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