Decoding the mysterious measurements of a classic St. Louis bourbon cocktail
In short: This video explores the Golden Glow, a vintage drink originating from the New Hotel Jefferson. By interpreting archaic measurements like jiggers and blobs, the host recreates this historic recipe using two different bourbons to test its flavor profile.
The Golden Glow cocktail is sourced from a historic guide on mixing drinks. The recipe calls for a base of bourbon mixed with lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, and a dash of Jamaica rum. The presentation requires a specific technique: pouring the mixture into a glass that already contains a blob of grenadine at the base.
The host experiments with Woodford Reserve and Basil Hayden bourbons to see how different spirits influence the final result. Beyond the cocktail preparation, the video highlights the host's participation in the Give Hope Wings fundraiser, which supports communities across Eastern Canada. In 2023, this initiative successfully raised over $27,000 for charitable efforts, with a new flight scheduled for June 2024.
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