Flannel Shirt Cocktail
The Flannel Shirt is a cozy and warming cocktail that combines the rich flavors of whiskey with the sweetness of maple syrup and the freshness of lemon juice. It's the perfect drink for chilly evenings, evoking the comfort of a flannel shirt.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Citrus Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Pure Maple Syrup
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a rocks glass or an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon or rye whiskey, pure maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and Angostura bitters.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
Notes
The Flannel Shirt cocktail is versatile; you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste. Enjoy it by a fire or during your favorite autumn activities!