Angel’s Envy soars with nuanced flavor in these spirited cocktails
While the delicate wings on the bottle have become a signature of the bourbon brand, Angel’s Envy celebrates its craftsmanship through different distillations and finishes. With its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels, the subtly that the finish offers enhances both the aroma and then flavor. In these two spirited cocktails featuring the release, the flavor renews bourbon drinker’s passion for the American classic.
Many people turn to Angel’s Envy for its signature flavor profile. While there is always a subtle spice note, the underlying maple and vanilla sweetness make it approachable to all types of bourbon drinkers. Whether enjoyed neat or in a cocktail, the bourbon’s versatility makes it a favorite.
The brand's signature distillation is always a favorite and the variations on the classic enhance the nuances in the bourbon whiskey. The Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels showcases how changing a barrel impacts the final flavor. As more distillers look beyond the oak to create another layer, this offering is subtle in that approach.
Overall, the bourbon whiskey never loses its signature profile. At the same time, underlying notes and aromas come to the forefront. The vanillas become more rounded and the raisin aroma comes through. By slightly enhancing some of those qualities, the Ruby Port Wine finish opens the door to some lovely cocktail concepts.
For example, Angel’s Envy Angel’s Decree Cocktail builds on the Ruby Port influence. Using that ingredient in the cocktail, the sweetness comes through, but it is balanced by the slight spice in a ginger ale. Subtle, yet exciting, this cocktail is perfect as a precursor to a meal.
Angel’s Envy Angel’s Decree Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
1/2 oz Ruby Port
3 dashes Angostura bitters
2 oz ginger ale
Directions
Combine the first three ingredients into a chilled highball glass.
Top with sparkling water and ginger ale.
Fill with ice and lightly stir.
For a more complex cocktail, the Angel’s Envy Bourbon Renewal is a delightful option. This cocktail hits all the flavor components. While some people might be slightly intimidating by the egg whites, the extra shake is worth the effort. It is both an impressive visual and flavor.
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Renewal Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels
3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz Crème de cassis®
1/2 oz 1:1 simple syrup
1 dash Angostura® bitters
Lemon wedge garnish
Directions
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously.
Strain into a highball glass and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with a lemon wedge.
It is time to soar with Angel’s Envy. Ready to raise that glass to a spirited offering?