Bourbon / Holiday Cocktails

Fields of Gold

11.24.16

Fields of Gold Cocktail // The Shared Sip

I love a super-seasonal cocktail that includes pomegranate, cranberry, cider or something similar—but sometimes I just want a fall drink that’s a little more traditional and not too fussy. This cocktail, called Fields of Gold, is one of my favorites. It’s a variation of a sour, made slightly sweet with the orange and honey. It’s simple and you probably have all the ingredients on hand at any time.

Fields of Gold Cocktail // The Shared Sip

Add a little more lemon or a little less honey syrup to adjust to your liking. I typically go heavy-handed on the bourbon. However you make it, I hope you enjoy it curled up on the couch next to a fire (or under a cozy blanket!). Happy Thanksgiving!

Fields of Gold Cocktail // The Shared Sip

Fields of Gold
makes 2 cocktails

  • 4 oz bourbon
  • 4 slices of orange
  • 3 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz honey syrup (combine 1 tbsp honey with 1.5 tsp warm water; stir until honey has thinned)

Assembly
Place orange slices in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice, bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup. Shake until very cold. Double strain into two rocks glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each with an orange twist.

Barware notes: The glasses were thrifted. Napkins are from cb2. The black juicer and cocktail pick were both old finds at Crate & Barrel.

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