Rosemary-Grapefruit Sour 

Try this refreshing and delicious take on a classic whiskey sour.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• 1 oz Rosemary simple syrup*

Method

1. combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
2. strain over ice
3. garnish with a slice of grapefruit

*to make rosemary simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water and a few sprigs of rosemary in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.  Strain and allow to cool before using

Hickory Smoked Manhattan 

I got this idea from a place in Toronto called BarChef, where they serve a Manhattan that has been infused with smoke. After having it there, I knew I had to try and replicate it at home.  Give this take on a classic Manhattan a try yourself!  In order to make the Manhattan Smoked, you’ll need the smoking gun.  Don’t worry if you don’t have one, this recipe will still work great without the smoke.

Ingredients 

• 2 oz Rye
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Method

1. In a mixing glass, combine all of the ingredients. Insert the tube of the smoking gun into the glass and cover with plastic wrap forming a seal.  Using hickory wood chips, light the smoker and fill glass with smoke.  Allow it to infuse for 5 minutes then release.
2. Fill the glass with ice and stir continuously for 1 minute
3. Strain into a chilled glass.  I like to pour the cocktail over a large ice cube.