A little about this dish
This modern twist guarantees to warm your heart in cold, damp conditions. The star ingredient - cabbage - works surprisingly well in this unconventional cocktail. A hint of cabbage juice gives a pleasant earthiness that cuts through the sweet and sour cocktail base. With Bourbon, maple syrup and fresh lemon, it's Americana in a glass.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Cabbage — 1 cup — juiced
- Bourbon — 3 oz
- Maple syrup — 2 tsp
- Fresh lemon — 1 — juiced and an additional thin slice for garnish
- Pink peppercorns — a pinch — for garnish
- Ice cubes — 6
- Cold water — 1/2 cup
- Salt — a pinch
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥬💦🥤Start by juicing the cabbage until you get a cup of fresh cabbage juice.
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Step 2 — 🥬🥃🍋💧🧂In a cocktail shaker, combine the cabbage juice, Bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, cold water and a pinch of salt.
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Step 3 — ❄️🍸💃Add ice cubes to the shaker, cover it and shake vigorously for around 20 seconds to combine all the components.
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Step 4 — 🍸👫Divide the mixture between two rocks glasses.
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Step 5 — 🍋🌶️🍃Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh lemon, a sprinkle of pink peppercorns, and a small cabbage leaf if available.
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Step 6 — 🍸😋Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
A final fox tip
This cocktail offers flexibility. If you're not a fan of Bourbon, replace it with your favorite vodka or gin. For a mocktail version, omit the liquor and add tonic water or ginger ale for a bit of sparkle. Kids can easily help by squeezing the lemon or shaking the cocktail shaker (without the booze of course!).