It's World Whiskey Day. I'll admit I am not much of a whiskey drinker. Mr. Devilish Dish and his pals imbibe on occasion. They have their bourbon and whiskey collections and fancy ice cubes and such. You'll usually catch me with a glass of champagne or something tasty like the Hillstone Crisp Martini or the Hemingway Daiquiri. But Mr. Devilish Dish is quite the charming bartender and we do pride ourselves on a very well-stocked bar so I'm always game to try any of his cocktail suggestions. And slap the name COWBOY on anything and you practically have my heart. I was incredibly surprised at how tasty this cocktail is. Think the flavors of a fresh Pina Colada, but with the warmth and depth of a good whiskey. And a little bit of heat from jalapeno. That's right. Jalapeno-infused whiskey is the base for this cocktail. It's a little bit of smoky spice in your otherwise traditional tropical cocktail. An unusual combination for both your fruity drink folks and AND your cowboys!
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| A surprising mash-up of whiskey and pina colada! |
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| A cool, refreshing drink. Slightly sweet.... |
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| but the added depth, warmth and spice from jalapeno-infused whiskey. |
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| A cowboy drink by the fireplace. |
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| Enjoy this unusual, but delicious cocktail for World Whiskey Day! |
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
1/2 ounce cream of coconut
1/2 ounce simple syrup
jalapeno slice for garnish
Pour the whiskey into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the sliced jalapeno and let sit overnight. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pepper slices and any bits or seeds. Store the infused whiskey in a cool dark place until ready to use.
For the cocktail:
Fill a low-ball glass with crushed ice. Place ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and add 1 1/2 ounces of the jalapeno-infused whiskey, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and simple syrup. Shake. Strain and pour over the crushed ice. Garnish with a slice of fresh jalapeno.
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