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Themed Cocktail

Houseboat Sour

Inspired by Sleepless in Seattle

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. 1Combine bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, orange juice, and bitters in a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
  4. 4Top with sparkling water and stir once gently
  5. 5The color should be warm amber gold, like a Pacific Northwest sunset
  6. 6Garnish with an orange half-wheel and a cocktail cherry on a pick

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive.