Bourbonella
Description
Bourbonella is an elegant bourbon-based cocktail born in 1930s Britain. Developed as a variation of the Manhattan cocktail, it features a complex and sophisticated flavor profile where bourbon's strength harmonizes with dry vermouth's refined bitterness and orange curacao's vibrant citrus aroma. The subtle red hue and fruitiness from grenadine syrup give this cocktail a romantic impression.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom （1930年代）
It is said to have been created by a bartender at a luxury bar in 1930s London for American guests. At that time, Prohibition was still in effect in America, and authentic bourbon whiskey could only be enjoyed in limited places in Europe. The bartender combined refined European vermouth and orange curacao with the Manhattan cocktail as a base, creating a new cocktail that fused American and European cultures.
Birth Date Meaning
A romantic who pursues ideals
The harmony woven by bourbon's strength, vermouth's elegance, and orange curacao's brilliance expresses a passionate heart that pursues beautiful ideals while accepting reality
Famous Quotes
- "Longing for ideals is what makes life beautiful" - Anonymous Bartender
Trivia
- A classic bourbon-based cocktail born in 1930s Britain
- Developed as a fruity variation of the Manhattan cocktail
- The combination of bourbon and orange curacao symbolizes the cultural fusion of America and Europe
- Gained popularity in America after the repeal of Prohibition and became one of the representative cocktails of the Jazz Age
- The name 'Ella' means 'she' in Italian, named to evoke an elegant woman
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Bourbon Whiskey - 30 ml
- Dry Vermouth - 15 ml
- Orange Curacao - 15 ml
- Grenadine Syrup - 2-3 drops
Instructions:
- Add ice to the shaker
- Add bourbon whiskey, dry vermouth, and orange curacao
- Add 2-3 drops of grenadine syrup
- Shake well until chilled
- Double strain into a cocktail glass
- Add a maraschino cherry as garnish
- Express orange peel oils over the drink and complete