Expense of Honesty Cocktail Recipe

4.32 from 16 votes

The Expense of Honesty cocktail is a masterful blend of rum and bourbon, crafted by Matthew Tocco of Nashville’s Pinewood Social. This innovative drink combines the dryness of Brugal añejo rum with the sweetness of Arehucas Ron Miel Guanche and the robust spice of Old Forester Signature bourbon. Sweetened with demerara sugar and honey, and balanced with Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters, this cocktail is a testament to the versatility of rum and the enduring appeal of whiskey. It's a sophisticated choice for those looking to explore beyond traditional cocktail boundaries.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks

Keyword: Beverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

Servings: serving

Calories: 206kcal

Ingredients

1 ounce Rum Brugal añejo
1 ounce Bourbon Whiskey Old Forester Signature
1/2 ounce Honey Rum Arehucas Ron Miel Guanche
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Honey
1 dash Bitters
1 dah Cherry bitters
Garnish: orange twist

Instructions

Combine the Brugal rum, Old Forester bourbon, Arehucas Ron Miel Guanche rum, demerara sugar, honey, Angostura bitters, and Peychaud’s bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with an expressed orange twist.

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