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Bonded Bourbon, Lemon, Truffle Honey, Lavender Bitters

Bartender Scott Rodrigue of Grace & Proper | Philadelphia

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Adapted by StarChefs | January 2024

INGREDIENTS

Truffle Honey:
100 grams honey
¾ ounce cold-pressed white truffle oil

To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 cocktail
2 ounces high-proof bonded bourbon
¾ ounce lemon juice
2 dashes Scrappy’s lavender bitters
Lemon peel
Lavender sprigs

METHOD

For the Emulsified Truffle Honey:
In a nonreactive container, combine honey and 40 grams hot water. Transfer to a Vitamix blender. With the blender running on medium-high speed, slowly stream in white truffle oil, blending until emulsified. Do not allow the blender to become hot. Transfer to an airtight container and reserve at room temperature.

To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker, add all ingredients and ¾ ounce Truffle Honey. Add ice and shake hard. Double strain over a large block of ice into a double rocks glass. Garnish with lemon peel and lavender sprigs.

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