Swede Slushie Elixir Bar
Photo courtesy of The Bourbon Review – Elixir Bar.
  • 4 ounces J.H. Cutter Whisky (or other blend of American or Canadian whiskies)
  • 1 ounce Briottet Crème de Cassis
  • 1 ½ ounces lemon juice
  • 1 ounce orgeat syrup
  • Fresh nutmeg and dehydrated lemon wheel for garnish

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into double Old-Fashioned glasses.  Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and lemon wheel.

Background: Created by H. Joseph Ehrmann, proprietor of Elixir, San Francisco and featured in the Whisky Advocate, dated summer of 2019.  Mr. Ehrmann wrote “The currants, almonds, and nutmeg highlight the caramel and vanilla notes of the whiskey, but it’s all brightened by the lemon juice, “ says Ehrmann.”

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