Father's Day Cocktail: The Havana

Description

Don't use your dad's favorite cigars that he quietly stashes away in his “secret” hiding place. I do recommend that you use a good cigar though…you will taste it in the finished drink.

You don't have to use his favorite bourbon when you make this either. You'll definitely be elevating the flavor of whatever bourbon you use. But don't some cheap nasty tasty bourbon…it won't elevate it that much.

If you're able, make a single large ice cube to add to the glass, it adds a touch of class to the drink and it melts much more slowly than a bunch of small cubes.

Ingredients

• Tobacco Infused Bourbon:
• 1 Cup (.24l) Bourbon
• 3 1" (2.54cm) Pieces Cut from a Good Quality Cigar
• Cocktail:
• 2 Ounces (59ml) Infused Bourbon
• ¾ Ounce (22ml) Frangelico
• 12 Dashes Aztec Chocolate Bitters
• 9 Dashes Cherry Bitters
• 3 Dashes Angosturo Bitters

Steps

1. Tobacco Infused Bourbon:
2. Add cigar pieces to a re-sealable glass container.
3. Pour bourbon over the top of the cigar pieces.
4. Stir the bourbon and tobacco to loosen up the leaves and continue to stir until all of the leaves are separated.
5. Seal the container and set in a cool place for 6 hours.
6. After 6 hours, strain the bourbon through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
7. Cocktail:
8. Add the bourbon and Frangelico to a large rocks glass.
9. Add in the various bitters and stir to combine all ingredients.
10. Carefully place the ice into the glass and serve.

Notes

Before lining the sieve with the cheesecloth, dampen it with water first (squeeze out the excess water first). By wetting the cheesecloth first, you'll keep the cheesecloth from absorbing your bourbon. You will have enough tobacco infused bourbon to make 4 drinks.