Kentucky Masala

2 oz Bourbon, Bulleit (Vanilla and Orange Infused)
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄2 oz Gomme syrup
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Old Fashion
2 ds Cardamom bitters, Scrappy's Cardamom
Instructions

To infuse bourbon: add 1 tsp orange zest and 2 split vanilla beans to bourbon, allow to rest for 48-72 hours. Strain out orange zest. --- Cocktail:
Shake, strain into chilled cocktail glass

Notes

This is rather sweet and spicy. One could dial the gomme syrup back to 1/4 oz if desired.

Different Ginger?
Allspice dram in place of FB OF bitters?

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Kentucky Masala
2013 Andrew Zenk
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