THE RECIPE

How to make Kentucky Pilgrim with Cardamom-Cranberry-and-Cinnamon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Maraschino Liqueur. See ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

WhiskeySourMedium StrengthWine Glass

Ingredients

Cardamom-Cranberry-and-Cinnamon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey
60 cc
Lemon Juice
30 cc
Maraschino Liqueur
15 cc
Demerara Syrup
15 cc
Lemon Zest
1 twist

Instructions

1
Prepare the spiced bourbon beforehand: steep 2 barspoons of cardamom seeds in 1 litre of high-proof bourbon for 24 hours and strain. Add 1½ cups of unsweetened cranberries and 3 cinnamon sticks; steep for 2 days, agitating daily, then strain again.
2
Shake the Thanksgiving-infused bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Maraschino liqueur, and Demerara syrup with ice until well chilled.
3
Strain the mixture into a stemmed Wine Glass.
4
Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
5
For a warm version, build the cocktail in a pre-warmed mug, adding the Thanksgiving-infused bourbon, lemon juice, Maraschino liqueur, and Demerara syrup, then add 3 oz boiling water.
6
Garnish as desired.