To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the distillery’s talented mixologists came up with a cocktail, 1866, to celebrate this big milestone.
If you’ve ever been visiting Tennessee there’s probably a great chance you paid the Jack Daniel Distillery a visit to sample the iconic Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
The famous liquor brand has brought a little bit of Tennessee to people around the world.
The distillery in Lynchburg has attracted a large number of thirsty visitors from around the world who are not only after a taste of the renowned whiskey, but also to experience everything else that Tennessee has to offer, which has been great for the state’s tourism.
To get a taste of the popular American country-music state at home, try the fresh and fruity 1866 cocktail.
Enjoy (and remember to drink responsibly).
1866 Recipe
45ml Jack Daniel’s 150 Tennessee
30ml Blueberry and Black Peppercorn Shrub
30ml Freshly Squeezed citrus
15ml Fructose
2 x dashes of Aromatic Bitters
Charge with a homemade Ginger Beer
Method:Build over ice, churn and charge with the homemade ginger beer
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Berries and mint sprig