The Pauline

(named for my mother in law)

(this is from Blood & Whiskey #5, September 2021)

My wife’s mom stayed with us for a few weeks this summer, and one thing I love about my mother-in-law (in addition to great cook and a great reader) is her appreciation for the occasional well-made cocktail. We experimented with a bunch of them this summer, and here’s a favorite — a play on a Boulevardier or Old Pal (sans vermouth).  

The Pauline

• 1 oz bourbon (i.e. Bulleit)

• 1 oz Campari (an amaro works, too)

• bitters (I used tasty plum tree bitters from Girl Meets Dirt on Orcas Island)

• slice of orange, slice of ginger

Muddle a slice of orange and a slice of ginger with a few dashes of bitters. Add ice, bourbon, Campari, and top with club soda, stir…

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