The Seelbach Cocktail
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Ingredients
Yield:1 drink
- 1ounce bourbon, preferably Old Forester
- ½ounce triple sec
- 7dashes Angostura bitters
- 7dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 5ounces domestic sparkling wine, preferably Korbel Brut, chilled
- Orange twist, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
249 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 8 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, combine the bourbon, triple sec and bitters. Stir until chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2
Strain the mixture into a Champagne flute. Top with the sparkling wine. Rub a long curlicue orange twist around the rim of the cocktail and let it hang off the side of the flute.
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Unlikely
I doubt that Paul Varga, the CEO of Brown-Forman would have said this. Pappy is the top bourbon produced by his competitor Sazerac at their Buffalo Trace distillery. Since Brown-Forman's top bourbon is Woodford Reserve, that comparison would make a little more sense...
Freyja Balmer
This thing is holiday party magic -- I made a batch to kick off Thanksgiving and it was perfect. It's got a kick, a gorgeous color, bubbles, citrus and a little spice. Well-balanced.
TennD
Did not love this but made with Four Roses so maybe that was the issue? Wanted more complexity but it was just a little too bitter on the back end.
TJ
7 dashes of bitters seems like too much for one drink. I've seen other places list 1-2. I haven't done it with 7 but thought I'd put this out there for people searching the web.
joe
honestly the more bitters the better in this horrible old school cocktail
Stacey
I made serval of these today and surprisingly it was very tasty. The amount of bitters is perfect for the amount of sweetness the other ingredients have. Definitely will keep making them. My customers loved them
Freyja Balmer
This thing is holiday party magic -- I made a batch to kick off Thanksgiving and it was perfect. It's got a kick, a gorgeous color, bubbles, citrus and a little spice. Well-balanced.
Juli S
We have been invited to a Christmas Dine Around party and I have been requested to make the signature cocktail at the appetizer house. Tested this last week and it was delicious. Think I might use this for the cocktail as it shouldn't be too difficult to prepare multiple at one time, plus the fake history story makes for a good conversation starter.
Wordsworth from Wadsworth
Old Forester is a good, everyday bourbon for those not on a Pappy Van Winkle budget. The CEO of the distillery said that.
Hence, Mr. Seger probably knows what he is doing. I might stick with a Cava.
Unlikely
I doubt that Paul Varga, the CEO of Brown-Forman would have said this. Pappy is the top bourbon produced by his competitor Sazerac at their Buffalo Trace distillery. Since Brown-Forman's top bourbon is Woodford Reserve, that comparison would make a little more sense...
Tabell64
Pappy is drank strait or on the rocks.Budget Boubon would be my choice for mixing.One of my favorite bourbons is Evan Williams.One of the least expensive and the oldest bourbon distiller in KY.I appreciate an aged bourbon,but many of the expensive bourbons rely on marketing and scarcity of bottles released to drive up prices.
Frederika
Sounds fabulous. I stayed at the Seelbach once but never enjoyed the cocktail. Planning to gather all ingredients for the holidays and make a round for the drinkers in my family.
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