In Honor of Black History Month, Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon
In Honor of Black History Month, The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon.
In partnership with Pronghorn, Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style, but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmond’s Honor bourbon.
My take on a sour- A Sweet Yet Tangy Thang
Sweet Thang
by Anthony Wells – @a.wells
Ingredients
2 oz. Edmonds Honor
1 oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. 100% Cranberry Juice *Not from Concentrate
¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Egg White
Cinnamon (for garnish)
Preparation
Mix all ingredients together in mixing tin and give it a dry shake to emulsify the egg white.
Once frothy, add ice and shake.
Fine strain into martini glasses and dust with cinnamon.
The inspiration for my cocktail is from the legacies that my ancestors left and for what’s to come. I chose fig because after the slavery era, fig trees were a sign of freedom, independence, and community. I also chose watermelon because during the Reconstruction Era, selling watermelons were a symbol of property rights, being self-sufficient, and wealth. The vanilla bitters were used to complement the vanilla that is already Edmond’s Honor. I was extremely intentional by using Black owned/made ingredients for my cocktail “Generational Wealth”. Lastly, I chose to make this a play on a New York sour because my last name is Goodwine. So, what better way to do that than have a wine float? As it is Black History Month, I want to honor myself and my family as I proudly carry this last name.
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Dry shake to activate foam, then add ice to shake and dilute the cocktail.
Double strain into Nick & Nora.
Float thin layer of wine.
Slice dehydrated fig in half and place on the side rim of the glass.
The watermelon shrub is from Rhoot Man in Savannah, GA, and the fig jam was locally sourced.
I grew up in New York. Due to a very big change in my life, I had to move down to Florida with my family very quickly. It was a lot of quick change out of nowhere and I wasn’t sure if I would find my place in the world. I found bartending and I’ve grown to love it. I found where I’m meant to be. If it wasn’t for all the trials I’ve been through, I would’ve never made it here. I’ve grown to be grateful for my traumas and now I have represented this through this cocktail by showing where I started and where I ended.
Preparation
Pour Edmond’s Honor Bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
Pour into a glass over ice.
Use the back of the bar spoon to pour the guava wine over your cocktail.
Add a lemon twist to garnish and enjoy your Citrus Skyline Sour!
The raisin and rye notes in this cask inspired me to bring sweet and bone-dry elements to kiss.
Preparation
Add the Edmond’s Bourbon, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass and stir.
Strain into a chilled martini glass or cocktail glass.
Garnish with Brandy Cherry and Lemon Zest.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Bourbon and cola and you also love your Old Fashioned, this is the cocktail for you!
Vanicola
by Nicole Salicetti – @denadacocktail
Ingredients
2 oz. Edmond’s Honor Bourbon
1 Dash Cinnamon Bitters
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
.375 oz. Vanilla-Cola Oleo Saccharum*
Orange peel and mist of vanilla from atomizer (for garnish)
Preparation
Add all ingredients, less garnishes, into stirring glass.
Add ice and stir for proper chill and dilution.
Strain with Julep Strainer into glass.
Mist with vanilla from an atomizer and place orange peel garnish on the rim of chilled glass.
*Vanilla-cola oleo Saccharum
Ingredients
1 cup of orange and lemon peels
¾ cup granulated white sugar
2 split vanilla beans
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
Preparation
Cover 1 cup of orange and lemon peels (little pith) with ¾ cup granulated white sugar.
Let sit for a minimum of 5 hours, press and strain through sieve.
Add two split vanilla beans, two cinnamon sticks and ¼ tsp. fresh grated nutmeg and let sit overnight.
This cocktail is bright as Tracie’s smile 🙂
This cocktail is more than just a cocktail, it’s a story in a glass. It’s a tribute to the rich tapestry of Black history, inspired by the work of Tracie Franklin and her connection to bourbon. Just as ‘Story Time’ keeps our cultural narratives alive, this cocktail reflects the layers of history and heritage that have shaped our present.
The bourbon represents a spirit of resilience and strength. The Berry Syrup, with its blend of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, symbolizes the sweetness and complexity of our experiences. The touch of lemon adds a bit of zest, a reminder of the challenges we’ve overcome. The sparkling Brut is the celebratory fizz, the joy and hope that shines through our stories.
Each ingredient is carefully chosen, just like the words in a story. The ‘Edmond’s Honor Bourbon’ is meant to be savored, shared, and discussed, just like the stories that connect us. So, let’s raise a glass to ‘Story Time,’ to our history, and to the power of storytelling to bring us together.
Storytime
Ingredients
1 ½ oz. Edmond’s Honor Bourbon
¾ oz. Berry Syrup*
½ Lemon
Top with Boschendal Brut
Cornflower Petals (for garnish)
Preparation
Add all ingredients in a shaker except Boschendal.
Shake and double strain into a garnished Nick and Nora or Coupe.
Additional Notes
Note: For sweeter syrup, use two cups of sugar.
*Berry Syrup
Ingredients
1 cup Raspberries
1 cup Blackberries
1 cup Chopped Strawberries
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
Preparation
Muddle or use blender.
Add sugar and hot water.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Store in refrigerator overnight and strain, date, and label (2 weeks shelf life).
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