A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Southern Wind

Ingredients

2 oz Isaac Bowman Port Finished Bourbon Whiskey

0.25 oz Savory Pecan Syrup

4 shakes Orange Bitters

1-2 sprays Honeysuckle Aromatic Spray

 

 

how to prepare

Combine Isaac Bowman Port Finished, syrup and bitters into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until combined and chilled. Strain into a chilled rocks glass half-filled with ice. Use 1-2 spritzes of honeysuckle spray over the top of the glass. Garnish with caramelized lemon peel.

Savory Pecan Syrup: Toast chopped pecans in a large pan on low for 4 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pan and set aside. Add water & corn syrup to the pan. Heat on medium and stir until well blended. Add the toasted pecans, cloves & cinnamon sticks to the syrup. Heat on medium until simmering. Remove from heat and cover for at least 3 hours. Strain and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Shelf life: 7 days

  • 2 cups raw chopped pecans
  • 10 oz water
  • 12 oz dark corn syrup
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon

Honeysuckle Aromatic Spray: Bring water to boiling. Add honeybush tea bags and steep for 7 minutes. Add 3 oz. Deep Run Vodka. Stir and let come to room temperature. Add to atomizer (spray bottle).

  • 2 bags Honeybush Tea
  • 8 oz water
  • 3 oz Deep Run Vodka

 

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