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How to make the Ready for Takeoff cocktail, a perfect bourbon drink for fall

Four equal parts for a harmonious drink

Ready for Takeoff.
Middle West Spirits

Halloween is right around the corner, as is Dia de Los Muertos, making it a great time for a good fall cocktail recipe. We’re toasting autumn’s majesty and cozying up to some deftly-made drinks. Our latest interest resides in a cocktail featuring a unique bourbon and some Italian flair.

The world of whiskey is a wide one. For bourbon, the grain bill can range a lot, which in turn affects the aroma and flavor. Go with rye, and you might get some spice. Go with wheat, and you end up with something often a little smoother and sweeter.

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We’re already aware of the nice matchup that is Aperol and tequila. We’re less aware of how the Italian liqueur works with bourbon. Until now.

Here’s a great recipe from Middle West Spirits out of Ohio.

Ready for Takeoff

Four ingredients in equal parts lead to a lovely drink here. Don’t forget to use fresh lemon juice and test your craft skills out by making a proper garnish.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Combine all ingredients in tin, shake well, and strain over ice in a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Garnish with a miniature paper plane and expressed lemon peel.

There’s plenty more where that came from. Stay tuned to The Manual for all the latest in the food and drink landscape. In the meantime, check out our features on the best Halloween cocktails and top non-alcoholic cocktails for those carrying out Sober October.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio
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