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Vasco da Gama

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In this cocktail, black peppercorns, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and chiles flavor a Garam Masala-inspired syrup, while bourbon and single malt warm from the inside out. 

 

2 oz. bourbon (Terry and Louie use Buffalo Trace)
3/4 oz. Garam Masala-spiced apple syrup
1/2 oz. single malt (Terry and Louie use Caol Ila 12 year)
Tools: barspoon
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: apple chip (optional)

 

Pour all ingredients into an Old Fashioned glass. Add 4 ice cubes, stir and garnish.

 

 

 

Garam Masala-spiced Apple Syrup
2 Tbsp. coriander
1 Tbsp.cumin
2 cardamom pods
2 tsp. mustard seeds
2 tsp. black peppercorn
1 tsp. cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 red chili
2 bay leaves
3 cups unsweetened apple cider
1 1/2 cups turbinado sugar

 

Toast all the spices over low heat until fragrant. Add 3 cups of apple cider and bring to a boil. Add sugar and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool, then strain into a jar and refrigerate.

 

Ethan Terry and Danny Louie, The Alembic, San Francisco

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