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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
The Morning Glory
A warm, herbaceous bourbon cocktail. Sweet potato, ginger, lemon, and aromatic bitters come together with Small Batch Bourbon for a rich, layered sip that's earthy, balanced, and full of depth.
Time
5 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Sweet potato · Ginger · Brown sugar
Season: Fall
Make the The Morning Glory
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
2 ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ¾ ozSweet potato ginger syrup (below) ¼ ozFresh lemon juice 2 dashesAromatic or ginger bitters GarnishRosemary sprig Syrup2 large sweet potatoes and 2 ginger roots, peeled and chopped Syrup2 cups light brown sugar, 2 cups water, ½ tbsp salt
Instructions
1Make the syrup: simmer the sweet potatoes, ginger, water and salt for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. 2Stir in the brown sugar over low heat until it dissolves. Cool 15 minutes, blend and strain. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge. 3Fill a rocks glass with an ice ball or fresh ice. 4Add the bourbon, syrup, lemon juice and bitters and stir until chilled. 5Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
About the The Morning Glory
Sweet potato pie, poured over ice. The Morning Glory stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with a house-made sweet potato and ginger syrup, a little lemon and aromatic bitters, then finishes with rosemary. Earthy, warmly spiced and built for fall.
Questions, answered
What does the sweet potato syrup taste like?
Like the filling of a sweet potato pie, with brown sugar and a ginger kick. It gives the drink body as well as flavor.
Can I make the syrup ahead?
Yes. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks. Shake it before using, since it can settle.
Can I use HoneyDew?
Yes. HoneyDew makes it softer and sweeter. Small Batch keeps it bold and lets the ginger shine.
