The Trail Blazer
The Trail Blazer is a bold, tropical-leaning whiskey highball that balances bright citrus, creamy texture, and spicy ginger heat. Made with Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey Blend, fresh lime juice, unsweetened coconut milk, and simple syrup, then topped with spicy ginger beer and finished with aromatic lemongrass, this cocktail is layered, refreshing, and adventurous.
The Trail Blazer Ingredients
- Ice (for shaking and serving)
- 2 oz Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blend
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes bitters
- 2 oz spicy ginger beer
- 1 stalk lemongrass (6"–8"), for garnish
Mixing Instructions
- Add the whiskey, lime juice, coconut milk, simple syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with spicy ginger beer.
- Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, gently smash the end of the lemongrass stalk to release its oils.
- Use the lemongrass to stir the drink, then leave it in the glass as garnish.
- Serve immediately.