Kentucky Special

• 1 Lapsang souchong tea bag
• 6 ounces Heering Cherry Liqueur
• Ice
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 1 dash of Angostura bitters
• 2 brandied cherries skewered on a pick, flaky sea salt and 1 lemon twist, for garnish

1. In a glass, steep the tea bag in the Heering for 30 minutes.
2. Press excess liquid from the tea bag and discard.
3. Fill a pint glass with ice.
4. Add the bourbon, bitters and 1/2 ounce of the infused Heering; stir well.
5. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
6. Dust the skewered cherries with salt.
7. Garnish with the cherries and lemon twist.

lapsang, heering cherry liqueur, bourbon, bitters, cherries

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/kentucky-special (may not work)