Brûléed Orange and Thyme Bourbon Cocktail 

Brûléed orange and thyme bourbon cocktail is the ultimate winter cocktail made with fresh sprigs of thyme muddled with citrusy flavors and completed with Fresh Victor lemon sour cocktail mixer. This is the perfect cocktail for those cooler nights. It is warm, aromatic, and refreshing . A unique part of this cocktail is the brûléed oranges. All it is is orange slices sprinkled with sugar and roasted in an oven. It is super easy to make and takes a basic cocktail to bar quality.

Brûléed Oranges

Brûléed citrus is the ultimate winter garnish for they are in peak season right now. They add a pretty touch and sweet caramel depth of flavor to any cocktail. Here is how to brûlée citrus for cocktails:

You will need:

1 orange and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Slice oranges into thin wheels. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then lay the slices flat on the tray. Dab with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle each slice with granulated sugar and broil on high for 5-10 minutes or until the sugar has turned golden brown. Allow brûléed slices to cool before adding them to cocktail.

Tips for brûléeing

• Cut fruit in thin slices.
• Make sure to remove as much moisture as possible to prevent sugar from dissolving.
• Immediately add fruit to oven after adding sugar. If the sugar dissolves it will not brûlée.
• Slice the fruit in the shape you will be serving before brûléeing otherwise the sugar will crack and fall off.

How to get fresh aromatic thyme flavor:

Add fresh thyme, lemon wedge and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle for 1-2 minutes to release the juices from thyme and lemon. This adds a unique fresh and earthy depth of flavor to the cocktail. You do not want to skip this step.

Fresh Victor Cocktail Mixer

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Well I’m here to tell you how you can become your own bartender and make quick and easy  cocktails from the comfort of your home using Fresh Victor cocktail mixers. They are cold-pressed, no-sugar added mixers made with real and fresh ingredients . They have seven flavors that are so easy to pair with any spirit and you’ll be amazed by how simple it is to make a top tier cocktail at home. 

Brûléed Orange and Thyme Bourbon Cocktail 

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 Cooking Time: 5 5

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

4 ounces Bourbon

4 ounces  Fresh Victor lemon sour mixer

1 ounce fresh orange juice

8 sprigs thyme

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1 lemon wedge

2-4 thin slices of orange

1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice oranges into thin wheels and lay them  flat on the tray. Dab with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle each slice with granulated sugar and broil on high for 5-10 minutes or until the sugar has turned golden brown.
2. Add fresh thyme, lemon wedge and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Muddle for 1-2 minutes to release the juices from thyme and lemon. You do not want to skip this step.
3. To the same shaker, add bourbon, Fresh Victor lemon sour mixer, orange juice and a few cubes of ice. Shake to combine.
4.  Strain into a glass and garnish with a bruleed orange slice and fresh thyme.