This is the New Year's cocktail just attempted: muddled clementine, ginger beer, bourbon,maraschino cherry on crushed ice. What happened?

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HapppyBee · Answer

Was it bitter? If so, maybe the clementine was sour. If that was the case some simple syrup could have smoothed it out a bit. Otherwise it sounds lishy!

Amanda H. · Answer

Wondering if rum rather than bourbon might have worked better. And was it sweet enough?

Greta F. · Answer

It seemed so promising and yet It was a dismal failure! It just seemed like the flavors worked together. Any ideas about what ingredient was off or what I could have added to even out the taste?

Amanda H. · Answer

Sounds good. Was it?

This is the New Year's cocktail just attempted: muddled clementine, ginger beer, bourbon,maraschino cherry on crushed ice. What happened?

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