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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Tapped and Unwrapped
Inspired by the nostalgic chocolate-orange treat, this decadent sipper combines rich bourbon, gum syrup, and a duo of bitters to create a smooth, citrus-kissed delight. It’s a sweet surprise in a glass—perfect for dessert hour, holiday toasts, or whenever you need a little something wrapped in comfort.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Chocolate · Orange · Rich
Season: Cold weather
Make the Tapped and Unwrapped
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch or HoneyDew Bourbon ½ ozGum syrup 1 dashXocolatl mole bitters 1 dashOrange bitters GarnishOrange peel and a Luxardo cherry
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, gum syrup and both 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 Luxardo cherry.
About the Tapped and Unwrapped
A chocolate orange, tapped and unwrapped. This Old Fashioned riff stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with silky gum syrup, chocolate mole bitters and orange bitters, then finishes with an orange peel and a Luxardo cherry. Rich, citrusy and made for dessert hour.
Questions, answered
What is gum syrup?
Simple syrup thickened with gum arabic. It gives a stirred drink a rounder, silkier texture. Rich simple syrup works in a pinch.
What are Xocolatl mole bitters?
Chocolate bitters from Bittermens with cinnamon and spice. Any chocolate bitters will work.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of bourbon makes about 12 drinks. Combine it with 6¼ oz gum syrup and about ⅓ oz each of chocolate and orange bitters. Add 6½ oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3 oz per glass over a large cube.
