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Up for the Challenge
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Submitted on: September 4, 2025
I wanted to challenge myself by crafting a sweet and savory nightcap. Crafted with bourbon, ginger syrup, balsamic, and bitters, it’s bold, balanced, and not afraid to stand out. The bottle came with a challenge coin (super cool!). In the Navy, challenge coins show where you’ve been. Much like a challenge coin, this cocktail carries its own story and is… 🥃 UP FOR THE CHALLENGE ⚓️
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz
- 0.25 ozBalsamic Vinegar
- 3-5 dash(es)
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Candied Ginger
Shake & Strain
Old Fashioned/Rocks
About 24% ABV (estimate)
By Cody Sullivan
Cocktail Wednesday
Lifting spirits by mixing spirits halfway through the work week. Amateur mixologist. High-spirited pun enthusiast. Learning one libation at a time.
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Add ingredients to shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with candied ginger.
Editor's Note
Balsamic vinegar swaps into an Old Fashioned, lending a savory tang that meets the sweet ginger syrup.
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