American Revolution

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Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook time: 0
Serves: 1
==Description==
The American Revolution is a cocktail that combines gin (the quintessential British liquor) with bourbon (the quintessential liquor of the USA). It is a strong cocktail that is meant to mellow as its ice melts.
==Ingredients==
* Bourbon, 1 ½ oz
* Gin, 1 ½ oz
* Bitters, 2 dashes
* Orange peel
* Sour Cherries
* Ice
==Directions==
# In a mixing glass, muddle orange peel with 1 oz of the gin.
# Add remainder of gin, the bourbon, bitters, and ice.
# Stir 30 seconds (until the aromatics of the liquors are awakened).
# Strain into old fashioned glass and fill with ice.
# Garnish with sour cherries.
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