December 2, 2016

What I’m Drinking: Welcome Back, Weary Traveler with 3 Howls Backbeat Bourbon

Sometimes, a holiday week can feel like you’ve been on a trip. Sometimes a fun trip! Sometimes a filling trip. Sometimes a tiring trip. Sometimes . . .  well, you get the idea, right? Right! Even with a wondrous trip, you still may feel a little weary after it, and that’s where this drink comes in (it was created after my return from my longest trip, seven months living in Italy, hence the Italian-American-ness of it). I’ve used a number of bourbons when making this but most recently used the new-ish Backbeat bourbon, from Seattle’s swell 3 Howls distillery. It’s got a mix of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% barley and is finished in French Oak. Smooth, with a little honey-ness, spice, and oak, it mingles swell-ly with maraschino and old pal Fernet-Branca here. Try it and see! You’ll feel less weary, I’ll bet.

welcome-back-weary-traveler
Welcome Back, Weary Traveler

2-1/2 ounces 3 Howls Backbeat bourbon
1/2 ounce Luxardo Maraschino
1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
Wide Orange twist, for garnish

1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass halfway full with cracked ice.

2. Add the bourbon, maraschino, and Fernet-Branca. Stir well.

3. Strain into a cocktail glass. Utilize the twist in the proper manner.

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