Thanks for the Memories, a Tribute to Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve 2013

Posted January 2, 2013 by Tom Fischer

A cocktail recipe to honor the memory Dick Clark..recipe below!

Last night marked the first year that America rang in the New Year since the passing of Dick Clark in 2012. Dick Clark created Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve in 1972 and Ryan Seacrest became heir as the host.

We are proud offers a toast with BourbonBlog.com Chef/Mixologist Stephen Dennison’s new cocktail creation “Thanks For the Memories.”

It brings the spirit of a Mint Julep together with bubbly and an extra touch of something special just like Dick Clark always gave us.

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Thanks fort he Memories Recipe

created by Stephen Dennison

Ryan Seacrest toasts on Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve

3 Sprigs, Mint (Approximately 10-15 leaves)
1 oz. Old Forester Bourbon
Splash Simple Syrup
2 Dashes, Agnostura Bitters
Champagne, to Fill
Lemon Peel, to Express

Instructions:

Muddle Mint in shaker tin. Add Simple Syrup, Bitters and Bourbon. Dry shake well. Pour through a double strainer into a champagne flute. Slowly top with Champagne. Express Lemon.