Bourbon Berry Twirl

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Bourbon Berry Twirl cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Giffard Triple Sec, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine, Peychaud's Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.75 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.75 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative
0.75 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
0.20 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative
3.00 dash Peychaud's Bitters or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass
Add ice to mixing glass
Stir well
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

This crimson-hued whiskey cocktail transforms bourbon's traditional warmth into a sophisticated berry-tinged experience that even non-whiskey drinkers find irresistible.

The Bourbon Berry Twirl balances Buffalo Trace's caramel and vanilla notes with the bright orange essence of Giffard Triple Sec, while the vermouth adds herbal complexity and structure. Real pomegranate grenadine contributes natural sweetness and that striking ruby color, with Peychaud's Bitters tying everything together with subtle anise and floral notes. Perfect for evening gatherings when you want something more adventurous than a Manhattan but equally refined, this cocktail requires moderate bartending skills—primarily mastering the proper stirring technique to achieve the ideal dilution. Its straightforward preparation belies a complex flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with smoky barbecue, dark chocolate desserts, or a cheese board featuring aged gouda and blue cheese.