By: Megan Clark Campus Life Editor
This week for Cocktail Corner, I went out on the town with Ben Bergerson, linguistic major and designer at The Journal. We went all the way to exotic Independence, paid a visit to The Three Legged Dog, and sampled some of their highly praised mixed drinks.
I asked for a fruity surprise and was brought the Bourbon Renewal off of their menu. It consisted of bourbon, obviously, Creme de Cassis, lemon, and bitters.
The bourbon was very distinct and noticeable in the drink, and the Creme de Cassis, a blackberry liquor, provided a subtle, mellow fruitiness. It was a bit one-note and flat, as the bourbon overshadowed the other flavors present.
Bergerson ordered the Seelbach off of the menu, a wonderfully fizzy drink full of citrus zest. The ingredients were listed as bourbon, Gran Gala, bitters, and champagne. Unlike the Bourbon Renewal, the Seelbach was exciting, both in flavor and texture.
The bourbon acted as an accent that accompanied the delightful citrus bite, and the effervescence and overall tone of the drink was, according to Bergerson, “simply delightful.”
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