The In Peach, Mint

This is the drink that started this whole idea...

The assistance of the French in the American revolution and the special bond formed then is celebrated by mixing Kentucky Bourbon with French peach brandy.  The resulting elixir is then infused with smoke from the still-glowing ruins of our democracy. Decorated with an upside down American flag in a desperate cry for help, even though we know none is forthcoming...

STEP 1. Gather Ingredients:

2 oz quality bourbon
2/3 oz sweet vermouth
1/3 oz peach brandy
wood chips
mint leaves
ice
rocks glass
cocktail-size American flag

STEP 2. Smoke the glass:

On a non-flammable surface, ignite wood chips with a blowtorch fueled by conspiracy theories and foreign meddling. Invert serving glass over the embers.

STEP 3. Assemble the drink:

Charge cocktail shaker with mint leaves and liquors. Muddle for 15 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds.










STEP 4. Serve:

Double strain into the smoked rocks glass.

with a single large ice cube

Decorate with flag.