What on earth was the person in The 12 Days of Christmas going to do with the 10 lords a’ leaping? Do they continuously leap? If so, I bet they A) have pretty massive quads and B) get thirsty pretty quickly. Today’s drink is a solid choice for a Lord or Lady with a strong post-leap thirst.
The Eagle Rare 10 Lords a’ Leaping is a unique combination of bourbon, bitters, spice, and lime juice. The citrus and spice make me a very happy drinker! Here’s how it’s done…
The Eagle Rare 10 Lords a’ Leaping
2oz Eagle Rare 10 year bourbon
0.5oz fresh lime juice
0.5oz honey syrup
.25oz Allspice Dram
5 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine ingredients over ice, shake or stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
The drink isn’t something extremely special but it is a very nice drink that adds an element of holiday cheer to a simple drink. The Eagle Rare 10 year bourbon is very nice and I normally wouldn’t mix it into a cocktail other than a Manhattan or something similar. Eagle Rare is a very strongly flavored bourbon with many levels and a powerful punch towards the finish. It was a hit at the Bourbon tasting I had late last month. Adding so many other powerful ingredients can overpower a lesser bourbon but the Eagle Rare stands up to the Allspice and bitters quite well.
The honey syrup is simple to make. Mix equal parts hot water and honey together and let it cool. It’s just like watered down honey but it mixes well into drinks and gives it a nice clover honey flavor.
Really, this drink could be made with any aged spirit. The original recipe calls for Scotch (I didn’t have a 10 year scotch and still wanted to make the joke) but I think a good rum or even tequila could work well. Give it a try and let me know what works.
Cheers!
Never Dry In Seattle 