Adjacent Penthouse

Bourbon and lime are joined by a small measure of dry kirsch and concentrated sugar syrup. The cherry spirit adds aroma without the sweetness of cherry liqueur, while a cocktail cherry remains a separate garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 60 ml Bourbon whiskey
• 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
• 7.5 ml Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie
• 15 ml Prepared rich sugar syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
• 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

1. Measure Bourbon whiskey, lime juice, Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie and Prepared rich sugar syrup (2:1 sugar to water) into a shaker and add cubed ice.
2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
4. Finish with a cocktail cherry and serve promptly.