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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Down To Hearth
Settle into the season with a decadent mix of chocolate, cherry, and smooth Garrison Brothers bourbon, blended just right and served over a big rock. This dessert-in-a-glass is made for after-dinner indulgence, date nights, or simply curling up beside the fire with a pour worth savoring.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Chocolate · Cherry · Bittersweet
Season: Cold weather
Make the Down To Hearth
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ¼ ozCherry Heering ¼ ozCampari 1 barspoonCrème de cacao 2 dashesCoffee bitters GarnishOrange peel and a chocolate-covered (or regular) cherry
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, Cherry Heering, Campari, crème de cacao and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Garnish with an orange peel and a chocolate-covered cherry.
About the Down To Hearth
Dessert in a rocks glass. Garrison Brothers Small Batch is stirred with Cherry Heering, a touch of Campari, crème de cacao and coffee bitters for a rich, chocolate-cherry nightcap with just enough bitterness to keep it grown-up. Served over a big rock, made for the fireside.
Questions, answered
What is Cherry Heering?
A Danish cherry liqueur, rich and lightly spiced. It's the cherry backbone of classics like the Blood and Sand and the Singapore Sling.
Will the Campari make it bitter?
Only a little. A quarter ounce adds a bittersweet edge that keeps the chocolate and cherry from tasting like candy.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch makes about 12 drinks. Combine it with 3¼ oz each of Cherry Heering and Campari, 1½ oz crème de cacao and about ¾ oz coffee bitters. Add 7 oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3¼ oz per glass over a large cube.
