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The Pacific Dream
A complex rye whiskey sour that captures the journey from the dark, bitter walls of Shawshank to the bright, hopeful shores of the Pacific. Rye whiskey and a hint of bitter Fernet-Branca represent the grit of imprisonment, while blue curaçao and fresh lemon juice evoke the cleansing rain and the promise of a warm ocean.
- Drink
- 7 ingredients
- 5 steps
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Gather these
Ingredients
- 2 ozRye Whiskey
- 1/2 ozBlue Curaçao
- 3/4 ozFresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 ozFernet-Branca
- 1/4 ozSimple Syrup
- for rimCoarse Salt
- for garnishLemon Twist
Step by step
Instructions
- 1
Prepare a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass by rimming half of the outer edge with a lemon wedge, then dipping it in coarse salt.
- 2
Add the rye whiskey, blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice, Fernet-Branca, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until it's well-chilled.
- 4
Double-strain the contents into your prepared glass.
- 5
Express the oils from the lemon twist over the surface of the drink and drop it in for garnish.
The Inspiration
Why this drink
This cocktail represents Andy Dufresne's journey. The strong rye whiskey is his unyielding spirit. The dark, bitter notes of Fernet-Branca evoke the oppressive years in Shawshank. The sharp lemon and vibrant blue curaçao symbolize his dramatic escape through the cleansing rain into the long-dreamed-of blue Pacific, with the salted rim representing his final taste of freedom.
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