Chilled 100 Bartender Wilson Oliver for Ava’s Kitchen & Bar in New Jersey creates original cocktail, Cats in the Cradle, using Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey in celebration of Father’s Day.
“The inspiration for my Father’s Day cocktail was based on the combination of my mother as well as my grandfather. My mom being a Bourbon & Negroni lover, while my grandfather had a more all around sweet and bitter palate. Making the “Cat’s in the Cradle” the perfect cocktail for two of them to enjoy together.” — Wilson Oliver
Preparation
- Let all ingredients sit for 24 hours in the fridge.
- Strain through a coffee filter or fine cheesecloth to clarify.
- To serve, pour over a large ice cube in a double rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
*Cherry Syrup
Ingredients
- cherry juice
- water
- cane sugar
Preparation
- Equal parts cherry juice, water, and cane sugar (1:1:1 by volume)
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Source: Mixology News
