Billionaire Cocktail

• 2 ounces Bakers 107-proof bourbon
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 1/2 ounce homemade Grenadine (page 157)
• 1/4 ounce Absinthe Bitters (page 161)
• 1 lemon wheel, for garnish

1. Pour the bourbon, juice, syrup, grenadine, and bitters into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon wheel.
4. Dominant Flavors: whiskey forward, with pomegranate molasses
5. Body: crisp, medium to full due to high proof whiskey
6. Dryness: medium
7. Complexity: high, rich flavors
8. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: absinthe Bitters contrast pomegranate and whiskey
9. Finish: long with lingering tannins and pomegranate overtones
10. Glass: cocktail

bakers, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine, absinthe bitters, lemon wheel

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/billionaire-cocktail-390772 (may not work)