Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Whiskey Ember

This past fall, I ordered a cocktail at a local restaurant that I have not been able to get off my mind. It was basically a spicy Old Fashioned, and the element of heat came from cayenne. It had all the trappings of the familiar classic but with a spicy finish that was a little addictive. Over the next few weeks, I tried to conjure up something similar at home, but I was disappointed every time.

When I purchased a bottle of Royal Rose's Three Chile simple syrup, it seemed time to try again. Success! This whiskey drink has just the spicy, smoky finish that I was after.

Whiskey Ember


makes 1 cocktail
  • 2 oz good whiskey
  • 1/5 oz Royal Rose Three Chile Simple Syrup
  • a couple dashes of cherry bitters
Mix everything in a low ball glass. Give it a good stir. Add ice (I prefer a single big ice cube which melts slowly). Enjoy.

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Posted by dulcie at 9:24 AM
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    WHOA! I'd love this!!! Where did you buy that interesting simple syrup?!?!

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    1. dulcieFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      Hi Autumn! I got mine from www.eatboutique.com but you can also get it directly from Royal Rose: http://royalroseny.bigcartel.com/

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  2. Sarah | Pickled CapersFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I kind of wish I could rewind to November and drink these all winter now.

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  3. Todd | HonestlyYUMFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Why hello there! Just in time for the weekend :)

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  4. Sue/the view from great islandFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I love everything about this, even the name of this cocktail is so enticing! I thought it was going to have some sort of smoked aspect, but the cayenne sounds perfect. I love the shots, by the way, I've been struggling with photographing cocktails, they can be so tricky.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    This is a really fantastic highball glass - who makes it?

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    1. dulcieMarch 12, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Thank you - I love these glasses, and they are actually made in France, completely affordable, and from IKEA!

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  6. erin @ yummy supperMarch 12, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Dulcie! Just last night Paul ordered some kind of "Ember" and loved it! Now here you are:) I'll have to bust this one out for P and he'll be psyched.
    Hope you're well!
    xoxo
    E

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  7. Kate.April 2, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Hey! That's made in Maine, and I'm in Maine! Glad to see they're selling it out in CO!

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  8. frivApril 6, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you, now I can do yourself a cocktail at home. Great

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  9. Top frivMay 28, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    It looks just great! I am for sure will try to do this by myself. Thank you!

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  10. Jeff1998May 30, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I love whiskey. Be sure to try your advice

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  11. friv 3August 20, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    What's even more comfortable when you are entertaining after a day of hard work.

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