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Friday Cocktail: Jack Daniel's 1866

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.

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

JD-Blackberry

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

What’s your favourite Friday cocktail?