Stranahan's Whiskey with Spicy Burnt Lemon

Stranahan's Whiskey with Spicy Burnt Lemon

Mixology is really starting to take off in Colorado.  We've now got a ton of bartenders taking a chefs' approach to making a cocktail.  At Lou's Food Bar in Denver they serve a Bloody Mary infused with strawberry, tarragon and black pepper.  The Pinyon in Boulder has a cocktail made with Racer 5 India Pale Ale, Jackalope Gin and grapefruit juice that is exceptional.  If you haven't caught any of this exiting cocktail scene, here is a short list of a few of my favorite restaurants around Denver and Boulder that are taking cocktails to a whole new level.  Also following, an original recipe for Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey with Spicy Burnt Lemon.

Best Cocktails of Denver and Boulder:

The Pinyon in Boulder, Downtown
Oak in Boulder, Downtown
TAG in Denver, Lodo
Lou's Food Bar in Denver, Highlands
SALT in Boulder, Downtown
RootDown in Denver, Highlands 
Colt & Gray in Denver, Union Station Area
Happy Noodle House(Bitter Bar) in Boulder, Downtown



Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey with Spicy Burnt Lemon

Ingredients

2 oz Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
7 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 tsp simple syrup
1 tsp lemon juice
lemon twist
2 thin slices of Serrano pepper
water (to taste)


Directions

Fill a large glass with ice then add bitters and whiskey.  Stir until chilled.  Add simple syrup and lemon juice.  In a rocks glass squeeze the lemon peel with a lighter lit while close to the glass to perfume the glass with a really nice burnt lemon aroma.  The flame should dance a little bit as you do this.

Strain whiskey into rocks glass, then muddle the rest of that lemon peel and the Serrano in the bottom of the glass.  Add 2 ice cubes, taste the drink. and add water to your liking.