Whiskey and Gingerbread Porter Sour
What better way to celebrate any occasion than with a whiskey and beer cocktail? The porter used in this cocktail is from Russell Brewing Company out of Strawberry Hill, Surrey, British Columbia. The Black Death Porter is an English Porter with a 6.5% ABV and 53 IBU. This particular beer was created as part of Russell’s brewmaster series, which explores new styles of beers. Not only does it pack a punch with rich and roasted malty flavors the aroma of the hops really draws in the drinker. Russell’s says ” High in alcohol and may result in excessive laughter or brutal honesty-be warned. This beer combined with bourbon will make your day bright especially if it brings excessive fun and laughter.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces whiskey
- 1 ½ ounces of Russell’s Black Death Porter
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 1 egg white
Instructions:
- In a metal shaker add whiskey, syrup, lemon juice, and egg white
- Shake mixture for 20 seconds
- Add ice and shake for an additional 20 seconds
- Strain mixture into serving glass
- Using the back of a spoon pour Russell’s Black Death Porter slowly over the spoon near the side of the serving glass
- Garnish with cinnamon powder
