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Elevate Your Cocktail Game with the Bachelor Pad

Imagine a drink that’s as sophisticated as it is refreshing – sweet, frothy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Welcome to the Bachelor Pad, a uniquely delicious variation on the classic gin sour. This recipe hails from The Dead Rabbit, a renowned bar that’s been crowned the world’s best two years running.

The Perfect Gin

At the heart of the Bachelor Pad is a top-notch gin with a floral character and citrus notes. Bruicchladdich’s “The Botanist” Islay Dry Gin fits the bill perfectly, with its complex flavor profile that sets the tone for this exceptional cocktail.

Adding Depth and Dimension

To take the Bachelor Pad to the next level, we’re introducing cream sherry – a sweeter, darker, and more luscious variety of the classic Spanish fortified wine. This is paired with poppy seed syrup, which brings a sweet, nutty dimension to the drink. The result is a rich, velvety texture that’s simply irresistible.

Brightening Things Up

A splash of Combier Pamplemousse Rose, a fragrant fruit liqueur that tastes of ripe red grapefruit, adds a welcome burst of citrus freshness to the mix. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice rounds out the flavors, creating a beautifully balanced cocktail.

The Secret to a Silky Smooth Finish

The key to achieving the Bachelor Pad’s signature frothiness lies in the addition of an egg white. But here’s the crucial part: you need to “dry shake” all the ingredients first to ensure the egg white is fully incorporated and properly foamy. Then, add ice and shake again to chill the drink. And remember, with raw eggs involved, it’s essential to use trusted, safe, organic sources.

Get Ready to Shake Things Up

With these simple yet elegant ingredients, you’re just minutes away from creating a cocktail that’s sure to impress:

Ingredients:

For the poppy seed syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground poppy seeds

For the Bachelor Pad:

• 1/2 ounce Alvear Pale Cream Sherry
• 1/2 ounce Combier Pamplemousse Rose
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce poppy seed syrup
• 2 ounces Bruicchladdich “The Botanist” Islay Dry Gin
• Egg white
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. To make the poppy seed syrup, combine sugar, water, and poppy seeds in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain the poppy seeds and store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
2. To make the Bachelor Pad, combine cream sherry, Combier Pamplemousse Rose, lemon juice, poppy seed syrup, gin, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds (the “dry shake” step).
3. Add a handful of crushed ice to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve.

Time to Get Creative

Now that you’ve mastered the Bachelor Pad, why not experiment with other gin-based cocktails? Try our Perfect Gin Martini recipe or our Bramble recipe for even more inspiration. Happy mixing!