1pt Nutcracker Sour Recipe

1pt Nutcracker Sour
This cocktail is a winter showstopper, with warming spices and citrus threading through rich bourbon to create a festive, layered depth that’s hard to resist. Finished with a pour of red wine, it’s dark, elegant, and perfect for slow sipping as the evening unfolds. Batch-ready and beautifully complex, it’s the ultimate choice for chilly nights that call for a touch of magic.

STEP 1 - Easy All-Natural Infusion

Infuse Your Spirit:
Combine a 1pt Mulled Red Infusion Blend Packet with 375ml of bourbon in any lidded container. Let it infuse for 2-3 hours, then strain, and reserve the infused spirit for your cocktails. (No need to refrigerate - infused spirits can be stored indefinitely at room temperature)

1pt Mulled Red Infusion Blend Ingredients:
Orange Zest, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Clove, Allspice, Elderberries - no sugar, gluten, dairy, nuts, additives, or preservatives

STEP 2 - Mix Your Drink

Mixing Instructions:
Combine infused bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and combined. Strain pour into rocks glass over ice, reserving about ¼ of the glass. Pour red wine slowly over the back of a spoon to create this cocktail's signature color separation. For batching, prepare the cocktail mix ahead and pour over ice in each glass, finishing with the red wine float just before serving.

Garnish:
A rosemary sprig.

STEP 3 - Enjoy!

For an Added Twist:
Try using a spiced red wine to enhance the seasonal flavors.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Cocktails shine especially brightly alongside appetizers that bring out their full range of flavors. For this cocktail, try these ideas based on the vibe you’re going for:

• Simple & Satisfying: Warm cheddar-chive biscuits, offering a flaky, savory bite with just the right touch of richness to complement the spiced bourbon notes.
• Classic & Comforting: Beef tenderloin bites on toasted baguette with a delicate smear of horseradish crème, adding a refined depth that balances the cocktail’s warmth.
• Elevated & Elegant: Smoked salmon on pumpernickel rounds topped with a hint of crème fraîche and a sprig of dill, bringing a smooth, elegant contrast to the cocktail’s complex layers.