Smooth Orange Bourbon Bliss

This cocktail, known as the Smooth Orange Bourbon Bliss, combines the rich toffee flavor of Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon with the citrus notes of Cointreau and sweet Lillet. The blend creates a refreshing and easy-to-enjoy drink that perfectly balances smoothness and boldness. The cocktail is ideal for those who appreciate a sophisticated yet approachable flavor profile.

Smooth Orange Bourbon Bliss

Smooth Orange Bourbon Bliss is a refreshing and balanced cocktail that blends the smooth toffee flavor of Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon with the citrus notes of Cointreau and sweet Lillet.

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Prep Time 2 mins
Total Time 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey (dissolved in 1 oz. hot water)
  • 2 oz. Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz. fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz. Cointreau
  • 1 oz. Lillet

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the honey in warm water before adding it to the cocktail to ensure it blends properly.
  2. Combine the honey water, bourbon, lemon juice, and orange juice in a shaker half-filled with ice. Shake well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a snifter or highball glass with ice.
  4. Add the Lillet and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a star of anise and an orange slice.