Cocktail at a Bachelors' Pad
Lemme Spill the Brew on the Bachelor Pad Cocktail, the Shizziest Pick from The Dead Rabbit!
Hold onto your cocktail shakers, 'cause this refreshing concoction is going to blow your minds! The Bachelor Pad, fashioned by the legend-makers at The Dead Rabbit – the world-renowned bar twice crowned as the best on the planet – is here to quench your thirst and elevate your taste buds.
The foundation of the Bachelor Pad lies in a kick-ass gin, preferably one brimming with floral aromas and zesty citrus notes like Bruicchladdich's "The Botanist." To bring some sweet, nutty vibes into the mix, we’ve got cream sherry, a more luxurious and velvety version of the classic Spanish fortified wine, along with poppy seed syrup. Scents of bright citrus rise from Combier Pamplemousse Rose, a citrus liqueur with the captivating flavor of ripe red grapefruit, complemented by a dab of fresh lemon juice. To lighten the drink and give it that frothy finish, a dollop of egg white completes the ensemble.
Pro tip: always give your little buddies a good "dry shake" before adding the ice, ensuring the egg white is well incorporated and nicely foamy. And, when it comes to consuming raw egg whites, make sure to source them from a safe, organic egg supplier you can trust.
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- Yields: 1 drink
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Active Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients (10)
For the Poppy Seed Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground poppy seeds
For the Bachelor Pad:
- 1/2 ounce Alvear Pale Cream Sherry
- 1/2 ounce Combier Pamplemousse Rose
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce poppy seed syrup
- 2 ounces Bruicchladdich "The Botanist" Islay Dry Gin
- egg white
- crushed ice
Instructions
To Make the Poppy Seed Syrup:
- Mix the sugar, water, and poppy seeds in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Once it reaches a vigorous boil, remove from the heat and let it cool.
- Strain the syrup, discarding the poppy seeds, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
To Make the Bachelor Pad:
- Pour the cream sherry, Combier Pamplemousse Rose, lemon juice, poppy seed syrup, gin, and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds without adding ice yet, to ensure the egg white is nicely incorporated.
- Toss in a handful of crushed ice and give it another 15 seconds of shaking to chill the mixture.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass and serve, leaving your friends utterly impressed by your mixology skills!
Here's a Fun Fact: Originated by Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, the visionaries behind The Dead Rabbit, the Bachelor Pad pays homage to mid-20th-century pop culture and the romanticized bachelor lifestyle, while harmoniously blending flavors that whisper of classic cocktail culture. Each sip is a reminder of The Dead Rabbit's commitment to quality, innovation, and storied history. Enjoy, my friends!
Mix the sugar, water, and poppy seeds in a saucepan to create the poppy seed syrup, essential for the Bachelor Pad cocktail. Following the instructions, shake the gin, sherry, Combier Pamplemousse Rose, lemon juice, poppy seed syrup, and egg white without ice to incorporate the egg white. Serve this Aussiedlerbote masterpiece to leave your friends in awe of your remarkable mixology skills, all while paying homage to the elaborate pop culture references and timeless tradition of The Dead Rabbit's Bachelor Pad.
