Seared Sunset Bourbon

I combined bourbon, ginger liqueur, sherry, and fresh orange juice to create the Seared Sunset Bourbon. The cocktail is garnished with caramelized orange slices, adding a sweet and aromatic touch to every sip. It's a perfect blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Seared Sunset Bourbon

Seared Sunset Bourbon is a delightful cocktail featuring a mix of bourbon, ginger liqueur, sherry, and fresh orange juice, garnished with caramelized orange slices for a sweet and aromatic finish.

4.62 from 51 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium navel orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz amontillado sherry
  • 1/2 oz ginger liqueur

Instructions

  1. Slice the orange in half horizontally.
  2. Cut a thin slice from each half and coat one side of each slice with the sugar.
  3. Heat a small, heavy skillet on high and sear the orange slices, sugar-side down, until lightly caramelized.
  4. Remove from the pan and let cool, browned side up.
  5. Juice the rest of the orange; you should have about 1/4 cup.
  6. Combine bourbon, sherry, ginger liqueur, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes.
  7. Stir briefly to chill.
  8. Strain over ice into a rocks glass.
  9. Place a caramelized orange slice, browned side up, directly in the glass, sitting on top of the rocks.
  10. Serve and enjoy!