And while the finished product
may not resemble a Sidecar
much at all, the flavor and story
make it one of the highlights.
Brenne Single Malt Whiskey,
Blue Curacao, blueberry, thyme,
cinnamon and perhaps the most
important ingredient of the entire
drink—coconut-infused rye
whiskey. e infusion process is
what makes this drink so unique,
placing it in a ballpark entirely of
its own. Coklyat takes coconut
oil and heats it to a liquid before
pouring it into the whiskey, he
then freezes it overnight and
strains off the infused liquid
the following day. e vigorous,
electric blue color of this drink is
one that catches the eye.
T H E P R I D E O F H A M M O N TO N
The particular and energetic look of this cocktail is
actually a result of Coklyat's desire to riff on The Sidecar,
a classic cocktail featuring cognac, orange liqueur and
lemon. This drink utilizes an infusion technique known
as fat-washing to obtain a slight coconut flavor. Fat
washing, in this case, is derived from using coconut
oil to flavor the Rye whiskey by allowing it to sit in the
alcohol overnight before straining it off the following day.
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