Slap and Tickle Cocktail Recipe |
Slap and Tickle (photos courtesy of The Harvard Common Press)
“Why such an absurd name? Because it's exactly what this beverage will do to you if you overindulge. Think of this as a Deep South-Long Island iced tea. It goes down very smoothly but with quite a punch.” So writes Fred Thompson, the creator of this cocktail recipe.
The Slap and Tickle is featured on Mr. Thompson’s newly published ode to the great American whiskey, “Bourbon, 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit” (page 46). It’s a thoroughly entertaining celebration of the uniquely American spirit in all its forms. The history the author serves up is a very pleasant read and the lovely photography accompanying the drink recipes is all the inspiration needed to break out the shaker and stirrer.
Bourbon is not only the Great American Whiskey, it is one of the world's finest. Most bourbons come from Kentucky, but bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States as long as it is blended from grains that are at least 51% percent corn and stored in charred new oak containers. When aged in the oak containers for at least two years it qualifies as straight bourbon whiskey. Filter it through charcoal and it becomes Tennessee whiskey.
Ingredients for 1 Drink
• Ice cubes
• 1 Ounce bourbon
• 1 Ounce brandy
• ½ Ounce Southern Comfort
• 1 Ounce vodka
• 1 Ounce ruby red grapefruit juice
• 3 Ounces fresh pineapple juice
• 1 Ounce freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1/4 orange)
• 1 Tablespoon grenadine
Preparation
1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice cubes. Add the bourbon, brandy, Southern Comfort, vodka, all the juices, and the grenadine to the shaker. Shake vigorously until the drink is cold.
2. Fill a highball glass halfway full with ice cubes, and strain the concoction into the glass. Serve immediately.
For more information on Fred Thompson’s ode to the Great American Spirit, go to: Bourbon, 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit
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