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Initial B: A Miso Boulevardier

Kevin Lee of Tokyo Noir in Long Beach, California, has a talent for creating inventive cocktails with a culinary component. For his savory-sweet Boulevardier, he looked to a miso banana bread he once enjoyed. “The way the sweet banana and savory miso played off each other really stuck with me,” he said. That combination of flavors gives the cocktail a savory backbone with a touch of tropical sweetness, making for something both familiar and unexpected.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. miso-infused bourbon
  • 1 oz. Campari
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 oz. banana liqueur
  • 1 dash aromatic bitters
  • Tools:mixing glass, barspoon, strainer
  • Glass:rocks
  • Garnish:castella cake (optional)

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into the glass over a large cube. Garnish with a side of castella cake.
Miso-Infused BourbonWhisk 1 Tbsp. of miso into 750ml of bourbon and let it infused overnight. The next day, strain into a fine mesh sieve, discard the leftover miso. Will keep for about 4-6 weeks if it’s strained well and stored sealed in a cool, dark place. If there are still some solids, it’s best refrigerated and used within 2-3 weeks for the best flavor.

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