The Cardhouse – Cocktail of the Week
Season 3 of House of Cards hit Netflix yesterday, and I intend to spend a good portion of this weekend binge-watching it on my couch.
What better way to enjoy it then with a delicious cocktail?
If you don't watch the show, start.
It's a political drama that tells the story of Frank Underwood, a Congressman and House Majority Whip from South Carolina, and so as not to spoil the show, that's all I'll say about it -- other than AHHH it's SO FRICKIN GOOD!!
So, what makes this drink House of Cards themed? Well, not a whole lot other than the fact that Frank Underwood is from the south, which made me think of two things: bourbon and sweet tea. And also the fact that, like the show, this drink is flippin awesome and something you'll want to spend all day with.)
And so, I present The Cardhouse.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. blackberry brandy
- 4 oz. unsweetened black iced tea
- .5 oz simple syrup (optional)
- 4-5 fresh blackberries, plus additional to garnish
- fresh mint, to garnish
Switch it up:
Use more or less simple syrup to suit your tastes.
Use vodka, rum, or Irish whiskey instead of bourbon.
Try peaches, blueberries, raspberries, or mango instead of blackberries.
*Please drink responsibly.*
See you on the other side of season 3!