Woohoo! It’s happy hour and I’m a happy lady! I found this cocktail called the “fancy free cocktail” in my little vintage cocktail book. Not only did I love the name but I had all but one ingredient. Well, a quick trip to the store solved that problem and shortly after Aaron and I were feeling fancy free… whew, the name doesn’t lie; this is a strong cocktail.
Thank you so much to everyone for the kind comments about the new colors, it really means a lot to me. Cheers! To all of you my awesome readers!
fancy free cocktail
makes 1 cocktail
1 1/2 oz bourbon
2 dashes maraschino liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash angostura bitters
1
Add all ingredients along with two ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
2
Pour into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy!
April 16th, 2010 at 7:50 am
I was listening to the Splendid Table on my way to school yesterday and they did a bit about the angostura bitters shortage. They were saying that bars/bartenders had started to resort to hoarding and paying double the price from their suppliers. Where did you get your supply?
April 16th, 2010 at 10:33 am
this sounds perfect. i am so into bitters lately.
April 16th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Clink clink! Have a great weekend!
April 16th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
murphy-
i don’t even remember where i got it… it’s been in the cupboard for awhile now. that being said, i just heard news today that the shortage is coming to an end. whew!
celia-
have you tried orange bitters? i’m kind of loving it!
April 16th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I always look forward to your Friday happy hour posts. Have a great weekend!
April 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
nope, but you better believe they’re on my list! i’ve been on a serious negroni kick… drinking them like they’re water. :/