Southern Wind

Did you know our Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged in charred white oak barrels, then finished in port barrels? This technique and combination of finishing barrels produce flavors of jam with caramel and spice notes, perfect for this flavorful, Southern Wind bourbon cocktail. The combination of the buttery smooth nuttiness of the pecan syrup and the garden-fresh, tempting sweet scent of honeysuckle makes this cocktail pretty to look at, pleasing to your palate, and tantalizing for your sense of smell.

SOUTHERN WIND COCKTAIL RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz. Isaac Bowman Port Finished

  • .25 oz. Savory Pecan Syrup

    • 2 cups Raw Chopped Pecans
    • 10 oz. Water
    • 12 oz. Dark Corn Syrup
    • 4 Whole Cloves
    • 2 Sticks Cinnamon

  • 4 Shakes Orange Bitters

  • 1-2 Sprays Honeysuckle Aromatic Spray

  • Garnished with Caramelized Lemon Peel

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 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

  • 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).

  • Add Isaac Bowman Port Finished, syrup and bitters into a mixing glass.

  • Add ice.

  • Stir until combined and chilled.

  • Strain into a chilled rocks glass half-filled with ice.

  • Deliver 1-2 spritzes of honeysuckle spray over the top of the glass.

  • Garnish with caramelized lemon peel.