Full Sail

Chart a course for a distinctly Southern experience with the Full Sail, a cocktail that marries the smooth warmth of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with the sweetness of melon and a subtle kick of chili spice. Conceived by the talented mixologists at the Garden & Gun Club at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, this drink is as much a tribute to summer as it is to the adventurous spirit of the South. The tartness of fresh lime juice and the bittersweet edge of Campari bring a refreshing complexity, perfect for savoring on a long, warm evening.

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Ingredients

FULL SAIL (YIELD: 1 COCKTAIL)

1¾ oz. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz. melon syrup
¾ oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. Campari

Melon Syrup (YIELD: 7 cups)

1 honeydew melon
4 cups water
6 cups sugar
0.65 tbsp. salt
0.65 tbsp. chili powder

Preparation

Make the melon syrup: Peel and slice a honeydew melon. Bring water to a boil and dissolve sugar completely. Reduce heat and add the melon slices, allowing them to simmer. Blend with an immersion blender and fine strain. Add salt and chili powder.

Make the cocktail: Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Once shaken, strain over a Nick and Nora glass. Add the thin lime wheel to garnish.

The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery offers bespoke cocktails, light Southern fare, and exclusive tastings of Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old. Walk-ins are welcome. Visit the Club’s website for more information.

Full Sail

Ingredients

FULL SAIL (YIELD: 1 COCKTAIL)

Melon Syrup (YIELD: 7 cups)

Preparation

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