Episode 69 - A French Kiss with the Queen of Memphis - Bourbon Cocktails

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In springtime they say, a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love.  Well. in January, a young gentleman's fancy turns to thoughts of bourbon!  And fruit with a pit in it!  That's why, in this episode, the Gents are mixing bourbon up with peach nectar and apricot liqueur.  Let's get started.

First up is a drink called the French Kiss.  it's pink!

French Kiss

1 3/4 ounces bourbon 
3/4 ounce apricot liqueur 
2 teaspoons grenadine 
1 teaspoon lemon juice 

Pour ingredients over cracked ice in a shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

Did we we mention that it’s pink?   Full disclosure; this was the favourite drink of the two. A little bit sweet and a little bit tart but with the bourbon still on full show.  And it’s pink!

​Next up is a cocktail called Queen of Memphis.  This one is fun because it calls for Midori melon liqueur.  You may recall it from the Midori Sour.  It’s a neon green colour and helps turn this drink yellow!   Such a lot of colours in this episode!

Queen of Memphis 

1 3/4 ounces bourbon 
3/4 ounce Midori 
3/r ounce peach juice 
dash of maraschino liqueur 

Pour all the ingredients over cracked ice in a shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

Did we we mention this drink is yellow?  That’s probably the best thing the Gents can say about this drink.  Overall, the drink was a little “thin”.  It was described as “less than the sum of its parts” which is unfortunate for such a terrific looking drink.  Why don’t you try making one and let us know what you think?

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