Unleavened Elixir

This cocktail is a delightful blend of Old Pogue bourbon, Manischewitz wine, and a splash of lemon juice, topped with fizzy club soda. The sugared matzo rim adds a unique touch, creating a balanced and festive drink perfect for Passover celebrations. Despite the sweetness of the Manischewitz, the bourbon and lemon juice bring a determined balance to this delightful concoction.

Unleavened Elixir

A balanced and festive cocktail featuring bourbon, Manischewitz wine, and lemon juice, topped with club soda and garnished with a sugared matzo rim.

4.53 from 16 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 ounces Manischewitz wine
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • Club soda, to top
  • Sugared matzo, for rimming glass

Instructions

  1. Coat the rim of a glass with simple syrup, then dip it into the matzo mix to make the matzo adhere to the edge.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, Manischewitz, and lemon juice with ice and shake well.
  3. Strain the mixture into the glass over ice.
  4. Top the drink with club soda.