I spend every New Years in snowy Lake Tahoe renting a big house with all my closet friends. My good friend Peter Molettiere brought a bottle of Leopold Bros. Georgia Peach Whiskey, which we found to taste delicious and have a sweet malty/syrupy feel.
Peter and I set on a mission to create a well balanced cocktail featuring the Georgia Peach Whiskey. We started out with Bourbon and Rye trying to make a peach flavored whiskey drink but it just wasn’t coming together. Then we switched gears and went to cognac and that’s where the magic started to happen. I believe we have it to a point where I feel comfortable posting it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we change it up after subsequent changes. If you do try it at home, please leave your tasting notes and feedback.
Peach Molettiere
- 1 oz Cognac (Pierre Ferrand Ambre in our case)
- ¾ oz Leopold Bros Georgia Peach Whiskey
- ½ oz Lemon Juice (possibly more, still working on balance)
- 1½ bar spoon Honey Lavender Syrup (add more or less depending to your taste)
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Shake and garnish.
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