Comfort Food Cocktails at Whiskey Blue NY

New York – Inspired by popular breakfast staples – such as fresh eggs, plump blueberries and maple syrup – the new ‘Comfort Food Cocktails’ at Whiskey Blue NY add an adult twist to childhood classics.

These cocktails will be available at Whiskey Blue (541 Lexington Ave.) starting in mid-March for $16. Cheers!

Bacon & Eggs Cocktail

Smoked bacon, whipped egg whites and a shot of bourbon take center stage in this savory cocktail served sunny side up.

Ingredients:

2 oz. Woodford Reserve

¾ oz. Real Maple Syrup

1 ½ oz. Whipped Liquid Egg Whites

½ oz. Simple Syrup

2 pieces of Cooked Smoked Bacon

 Muddle very well in shaker: one piece of Cooked Smoked Bacon, top with ice. Add Bourbon and Maple Syrup, shake vigorously and strain into rocks glass with new ice. Whip Egg Whites and Simple Syrup together until frothy. Pour Egg Whites on top (they should float like head on beer). Place half slice of Bacon and round Lemon Peel on top.

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 Waffle & Maple Syrup Cocktail

Encompassed in a martini glass coated with maple syrup, the orange juice-based cocktail with a shot of butterscotch.

Ingredients:

1 ¾ oz. Vodka

¼ oz. Butterscotch

3-4 oz. Orange Juice

1 oz. Maple Syrup

Garnish with Strawberry

Coat inside of martini glass with Maple Syrup then build in shaker: Vodka, Butterscotch and Orange Juice. Shake and strain into martini glass. Maple Syrup will settle at the bottom of the glass.

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Blueberry Scone Cocktail

 A dense vanilla and cinnamon froth embedded with blueberries creates a lightly sweetened pastry cocktail.

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz. Stoli Vanil

½ oz. Bailey’s Irish Crème

½ oz. Half & Half

20+ Blueberries

Splash of Simple Syrup

Pinch of Cinnamon Powder

Garnish with Cinnamon Stick

Build in shaker: Muddle 15 Blueberries and add Simple Syrup, Stoli Vanil, Bailey’s, Half & Half and a dash of Cinnamon. Add one scoop ice and five Blueberries, shake well and pour into rocks glass. Garnish with one Cinnamon Stick, Blueberries and dash of Cinnamon.