It's minty and sweet.
THE DRINK
Bourbon Candy Cane
THE SOURCE
The Frog and The Peach
29 Dennis St.
New Brunswick
(732) 846-3216
frogandpeach.com
WHY IT WORKS
"Kind of a winter mint julep, it hides the wallop you need to get you through the occasion behind a minty, sugary dream of childhood," says bar manager Jeremy Fisher.
THE RECIPE
2 ounces bourbon
0.75 ounce white creme de menthe
0.5 ounce Myers's Original Dark Rum
Candy cane
Add bourbon, creme de menthe and rum to cocktail glass with ice. Stir and strain into glass with fresh ice. Garnish with candy cane.