Our Drink of the Week is the Fortress Bitter

The Fortress Bitter is a whiskey bitter with an Irish twist, crafted by Belfast native and Prohibition Beverage Director Jim McCourt in Charleston, SC.

Made with vanilla Irish whiskey, clove syrup, lemon and egg white, McCourt explains, “The Irish whiskey works effectively on this as it’s robust sufficient to shine by way of, however the delicate notes of honey and caramel are nonetheless seen. The nutmeg provides some nostril to the cocktail.”

With its wealthy flavors and festive spirit, the Fortress Bitter is the proper cocktail to get pleasure from main as much as St. Patrick’s Day, whether or not sipped at Prohibition or made at house.

Test it out beneath!

Fortress Bitter

by Jim McCourt – Beverage Director / Prohibition – Charleston, SC

Substances

• 2 oz. 2 Gingers Whiskey
• ¾ oz. Clove Syrup*
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 Egg White
• Nutmeg, grated, for garnish

Preparation

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, add whiskey, syrup, lemon juice, and egg white.
2. Shake till frothy.
3. Then, pour into Double Previous-Long-established glass stuffed with ice.
4. Grate nutmeg on prime.
5. Serve instantly.

*Clove Syrup

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Substances

• 4 oz. White Sugar
• 4 oz. Water
• 6 Entire Cloves

Preparation

1. Convey to a simmer in a sauce pan, cowl and take off warmth.
2. Enable to chill, pressure and bottle.