One Night In Hong Kong

Honestly, I'm not much of a bourbon man myself, but even I can understand why this complex cocktail is a delight. "One Night In Hong Kong" elevates a bourbon drink by mixing with vermouth, spices, and some unique bitters.

Where I found it

I found "One Night in Hong Kong" at 8 East in Circa Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. Thanks to Andrew, Seth, and Chance for the opportunity to try it!

Ingredients

• Bourbon of your choice, almost anything will work (I use Bulleit)

• Dry vermouth

• Cinnamon stick

• Star anise

• Chocolate bitters

• Chinese aromatic bitters

• Orange peel

How to Make

To make One Night in Hong Kong, you'll need a stirring glass. Add ice, ideally in a cube or sphere made in a mold. Add 2oz bourbon, 1oz dry vermouth, and then your star anise and cinnamon – optionally you can toast the cinnamon stick, but don't overdo it. Add 3 dashes each of chocolate bitters and Chinese bitters, and then add one orange peel, expressed for its oils and aroma. Stir with a barspoon for up to 30 seconds, and then strain into a rocks glass over ice, again ideally a sphere or cube from a mold.