Black Currant Rosemary Mix (Print View)

A tart black currant and bourbon mix with rosemary's fragrant herbal notes and a citrusy finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 2 fl oz barrel-aged bourbon

→ Fruit & Syrups

02 - 1 fl oz black currant liqueur
03 - 0.75 fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 0.5 fl oz simple syrup

→ Aromatics & Garnish

05 - 1 small rosemary sprig, plus additional for garnish
06 - Black currants or lemon twist for garnish, optional
07 - Ice cubes as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - Gently clap the rosemary sprig between your hands to release its essential oils.
02 - Add the rosemary, bourbon, black currant liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
03 - Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until properly chilled and mixed.
04 - Double strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
05 - Top with a fresh rosemary sprig and, if desired, a few black currants or a lemon twist.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to impress but takes just five minutes, so you won't stress about technique.
  • The black currant brings a mysterious tartness that bourbon lovers don't always expect but immediately crave.
  • Rosemary makes it smell like something special is happening, even if you're just standing in your own kitchen alone.
02 -
  • Warm ingredients make weak cocktails, so chill your glass first and shake with plenty of ice—I learned this the hard way at a dinner party.
  • Clapping the rosemary actually matters because it unlocks flavors you can't reach any other way, and your nose tells you immediately when you've got it right.
03 -
  • Fresh lemon juice is non-negotiable here—it's only 0.75 oz, so spend those 30 seconds squeezing real lemons instead of reaching for the bottle.
  • Shake hard and fast like you mean it, because hesitant shaking makes a weak drink, and this one deserves your commitment.
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