“Equal parts bright, refreshing and comforting, the rye spice of Belle Meade Bourbon pairs beautifully with homemade mulled wine syrup. The egg white provides a velvety texture, sure to keep the chill at bay.
Creator: Rachel Ramirez”
Recipe and photos found here at bellemeadebourbon.com.
Ingredients
2 oz Belle Meade Bourbon
.75 oz lemon juice
1 oz mulled wine syrup (instructions to make below)
1 egg white
Directions
Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and wine syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add egg white and “dry shake”. Add ice and shake hard until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the top of the drink and decorate the foam with bitters.
Mulled Wine Syrup
Ingredients
3 cups red wine
2 cups granulated sugar
4 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 orange (sliced)
6 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
4 star anise
Pinch of black peppercorn
Directions
In a large saucepan, add red wine, spices, and orange slices. Bring to a light boil and stir in sugar. Continue to boil until the mixture reduces by ¼. When the sugar is dissolved and the syrup coats the back of a spoon, turn off the heat and stir in maple syrup and lemon juice. Fine strain and allow to cool before covering. Store in refrigerator for up to three weeks.
