My recent post on IG| 2browngirlsandbourbon. I meant every word.

It also prompted my sister to tell me that I need to write about all of the cocktails I make with seasonal fruit. And I shall, but before that, I thought I’d do brief write up on the various fruits and how much fun I have shopping at farmer’s markets. I like to speak with the sellers and I love supporting small businesses and farms. I even volunteered at a local farm, in triple digit heat to help them get ready for their summer planting. It was a Green Acres moment for sure.

Pomes

• Apples – on their own – I don’t see it. But an apple simple syrup in bourbon is pretty tasty. 

• Pears – nah. Too soft in texture and flavor profile for bourbon

Citrus

• Lemon – quite tasty. Squeeze and then add the rind for a twist.

• Orange – see above

• Grapefruit – see the lemon, but also makes a great simple syrup

Berries

• Blackberries – my love of blackberries with bourbon is well documented.

• Strawberries, raspberries – meh. I love them but I don’t think they add anything to the drink.

• Orange berries – aren’t bad. They are tart and are a nice garnish with a slightly sweeter bourbon.

Stone Fruit

• Cherries – Manhattan, ‘nuf said

• Peaches – my sister’s go to is to soak peaches in bourbon. i’ll go with it.

• Apricots – I like dried apricots, so I’d likely do the above with these

What’s your go to fruit with bourbon?

Cheers,
~Kimberly Elise

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