Iron Ranger

Pineapple, lemon and falernum give bourbon a tropical sour format, with demerara gum syrup adding body. A brief shake chills the mixture before a fresh bed of crushed ice completes the tall presentation.

Cloudy golden Iron Ranger in a highball packed with crushed ice, mint sprig and cinnamon stick.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Liber & Co. Demerara Gum Syrup
  • 60 ml Bourbon whiskey
  • 15 ml Falernum liqueur
  • 30 ml Pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint sprig, for garnish
  • 1 piece Food-grade cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Put bourbon, falernum, pineapple, lemon, syrup and bitters in a shaker with two ice cubes.
  2. Shake briefly, about five seconds, to begin chilling without heavily diluting.
  3. Strain into a highball packed with fresh crushed ice.
  4. Add mint and a cinnamon stick; the stick is an aromatic garnish, not for eating.