Smoky Ginger Cinnamon Bliss

This cocktail, named Smoky Ginger Cinnamon Bliss, is a delightful fusion of traditional Korean spiced tea and the rich, smoky flavor of rye whiskey. The su jung kwa, a spiced tea made with ginger, cinnamon, and jujubes, infuses the drink with warm and comforting notes, while the rye whiskey adds a bold and fiery kick. Finished with a touch of lemon juice and a hint of pine nuts, this cocktail is a unique and enticing blend of flavors that will surely captivate your senses.

Smoky Ginger Cinnamon Bliss

A fusion of traditional Korean spiced tea and rye whiskey, the Smoky Ginger Cinnamon Bliss cocktail offers a delightful blend of warm, comforting flavors with a bold, smoky kick.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/4 lb. cinnamon sticks
  • 2 dried dates or jujubes
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tbsp. pine nuts
  • 1 1/2 oz. rye whiskey
  • 3 oz. su jung kwa tea
  • 1/4 oz. lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange twist, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. For the tea, combine ginger, cinnamon, and jujubes with 3 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, then stir in sugar until dissolved. Let it steep for 2 hours, add pine nuts, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add rye whiskey, su jung kwa tea, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters, then shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.