The Bourbon Cloud from Chad, Woodinville’s Brand Ambassador in Oregon and Northern California, features another flavorful, flexible simple syrup… this time, with bay leaves.
 
Bourbon Cloud:
1.5 oz. Woodinville Bourbon
.5 oz. Montreuil Calvados Reserve
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
.75 oz. Bay Syrup
1 dash Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters
1 egg white
Garnish with 3 floated Cardamom Pods
 
Bay Syrup:
15 bay leaves
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
-Combine all three ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer on low heat while stirring to dissolve sugar and prevent scorching.
-Once simmering remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature for at least two hours
-Strain out solids
 
Where to purchase the ingredients online:
 
Woodinville Bourbon in Washington.
Woodinville Bourbon in other states.
Montreuil Calvados Reserve.
Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters.