Bible Belt
Ingrédients
- Southern Comfort 2 oz
- Triple sec 1/2 oz
- Lime 2 wedges
- Sour mix 2 oz
Instructions
Mix all ingredients, and pour over ice.
Bible Belt is a sweet and citrusy Southern-style cocktail that combines Southern Comfort with triple sec, fresh lime, and sour mix for a flavored whiskey drink with plenty of fruit character. At 15.04% ABV, it is a medium-strength cocktail well-suited to those who prefer their drinks on the sweeter, more accessible side. The name plays on the term for the religiously conservative American South, the homeland of Southern Comfort.
History & Origins
The Bible Belt cocktail is a modern bar creation named as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the American South — the home region of Southern Comfort — where conservative social values coexist with a long tradition of whiskey production. Its origin is disputed, with no documented creator, and it belongs to the informal tradition of themed cocktails with regional or cultural names. Southern Comfort, originally created in New Orleans in 1874, provides the drink's recognizable fruity whiskey base.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: The distinctive peach and fruit character of Southern Comfort, brightened by fresh lime and the orange sweetness of triple sec. Palate: Sweet and fruit-forward; Southern Comfort's peach and vanilla notes combine with the citrus sharpness of sour mix and lime, while triple sec adds orange sweetness. Finish: Medium-length, sweet and slightly tart.
Pro Tip
Muddle the lime wedges directly in the glass before adding the other ingredients to release the fresh lime oils alongside the juice.
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