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Naughty Charles

The Story

During the holidays it can be fun to have a cocktail that is undeniably interesting. For such a need we present the Naughty Charles. This cocktail starts with a familiar base, with Bourbon and Cherry Heering (our own Wallace and Davis!). Leaning into the sweet side, creme de cacao is then added. You’ve got a pretty straight forward desert Old fashioned here, right?! But that’s when the dry vermouth shows up and throws it’s weight around. Top it off with orange bitters (popular in our house martini).

This drink offers up different flavors from the nose to the finish and every step along the way. If you decide to check it out, make sure to stick to the recipe and consider the OXO Jigger which offers up the rare 1/3oz line, used twice in this drink.

Happy Holidays! Cheers!!

The Recipe

1 ½ oz Bourbon

1/3 oz Cherry Heering

1/3 oz White Crème de Cacao

½ oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Orange bitters

The Build

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass

Add ice and stir for 30 seconds

Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora

Garnish with a lemon twist

Source: Difford’s Guide

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Wallace & Davis O.F. (A Runaway Anchor Original)

The Story

Originally introduced Dec 23, 2023, this Runaway Original is back for a second holiday season. Kicking off our Menu for the year, enjoy our tasty riff on the old fashioned again!!

The Old Fashioned is a classic. An easy cocktail to make and enjoy at home, or to order from any bar in the world. We thought it would be fun to do a riff on the Old Fashioned for the holidays. This mixture evokes the taste of chocolate covered cherries, but the balance is crucial with this cocktail.

First thing: stick with Bourbon. We tried it with Rye and the spice will quickly overwhelm the delicate balance here (Scotch would also overpower it). Also, abide by the 0.5oz of cherry heering. If you put a full shot in this drink the only thing you’ll taste is cherry. Finally, THREE dashes of the bitters. The last thing you taste should be the chocolate. We hope you enjoy this Runaway Anchor Original Cocktail for the holidays this year (or anytime you’re in the mood for something a little sweet)!

If you’re wondering about the name. This classic cocktail needed a classic holiday movie to go along with it, so we went with White Christmas, naming the cocktail after the characters played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye.

Happy Holidays!

The Recipe

2 oz Bourbon

½ oz Cherry Heering Liqueur

3 dashes of Chocolate Bitters

The Build

In a Mixing Glass, add all three ingredients

Add ice and stir for 30 seconds

Strain over a single ice cube if possible

Garnish with 2-3 Maraschino Cherries

Source: BC (Co-Founder of the Runaway Anchor Cocktail Bar)

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The Boo Radley

The Story

This entry for the Fall 2024 Menu is very easy and very interesting. Based in bourbon, this cocktail is all about the balance of sweet and bitter. Cynar brings the bitter and Cherry Heering brings the sweet. As always with Cherry Heering, tread lightly. If you had too much, it will be far too sweet and ruin your cocktail. Start low and add if the bitterness is still too much for you.

Cheers!

The Recipe

2 oz Bourbon

¾ oz Cynar

½ oz Cherry Heering Liqueur

Garnish: Lemon and Orange Peel (optional)

The Build

Add all ingredients to a Mixing Glass

Add ice and stir for 30 seconds

Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora Glass

Source: The Essential Cocktail Book