Brown Skin Girl

ABOUT

Inspired by Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl, this spin on the pre-prohibition cocktail the White Lady is as rich, complex and beautiful as the song it’s named after.

The base spirit for Brown Skin Girl is Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. Paired with the coffee and brown sugar syrup, Maker’s vanilla, caramel and brown sugar notes are truly able to shine through. 

However, the real game changer is the Taylor Fladgate 2014 Late Bottled Vintage Port. With a ton of rich fruity and jammy character, along with a subtle spiciness, this port helps carry through some delicious chocolate notes. 

Sticking with tradition, an egg white is added to create a nice creamy and frothy character in the cocktail.

This drink is served in a coupe glass. You can garnish the drink with fresh chocolate shavings.

Recipe Type: Cocktails

Glassware: Coupe

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz. Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky

  • 1/2 oz Taylor Fladgate 2014 Late Bottled Vintage Port

  • 1/2 oz. freshly brewed coffee, chilled

  • 1/2 oz. brown sugar syrup (equal parts brown sugar and water)

  • 1 egg white

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare brown sugar syrup by adding equal parts brown sugar and water to a small saucepan

  2. Let simmer on low heat for five minutes

  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely

  4. Once cooled, strain into a clean glass container and set aside

  5. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker

  6. Dry shake without ice for 30 seconds

  7. Add ice to shaker and shake for 15 to 20 seconds or until shaker is frosty on the outside

  8. Double strain into a coupe glass

  9. Garnish with fresh chocolate shavings  

  10. Serve

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