Bourbon Flame Twist

A twist on the classic Manhattan, the Bourbon Flame Twist cocktail adds a hint of coffee liqueur and a touch of flaming orange peel for a modern take on a timeless favorite. Created in 2004 by Jon Santer in San Francisco, this cocktail has quickly become a beloved modern classic. Whether served in a stemmed glass or over a large ice cube in an Old Fashioned glass, the Bourbon Flame Twist promises a sophisticated and flavorful experience. It's a drink that elegantly blends the warmth of bourbon with the rich depths of coffee liqueur and the bright essence of flamed orange peel, offering a new dimension to the cocktail scene.

Bourbon Flame Twist

A modern twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, the Bourbon Flame Twist features bourbon, coffee liqueur, and a flamed orange peel for a sophisticated and flavorful experience.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Coffee liqueur
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel (at least 1 inch in diameter)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters.
  2. Add ice to the glass and stir to chill the mixture.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.
  4. To flame the orange peel, hold it colored side down about two inches above a lit match and twist and squeeze it sharply over the match to ignite the oils.
  5. Once ignited, discard the orange peel and enjoy the cocktail.