American Revolution

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Cook time: 0

Serves: 1

Description
The American Revolution is a cocktail that combines gin (the quintessential British liquor) with bourbon (the quintessential liquor of the USA). It is a strong cocktail that is meant to mellow as its ice melts.

Ingredients

 * Bourbon, 1 ½ oz
 * Gin, 1 ½ oz
 * Bitters, 2 dashes
 * Orange peel
 * Sour Cherries
 * Ice

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing glass, muddle orange peel with 1 oz of the gin.
 * 2) Add remainder of gin, the bourbon, bitters, and ice.
 * 3) Stir 30 seconds (until the aromatics of the liquors are awakened).
 * 4) Strain into old fashioned glass and fill with ice.
 * 5) Garnish with sour cherries.