Blue Blazer Whiskey Cocktail Recipe | CookOS

Blue Blazer

Name: Blue Blazer Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 jigger Old Mr. Boston Whiskey; 2 jigger Boiling water; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1 pc Lemon Peel [Garnish]

The Blue Blazer is a classic hot whiskey cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston Whiskey, boiling water, and powdered sugar with a lemon peel garnish. It's a warming drink that harks back to 19th-century bartending traditions.

🏷️Equipment: irish coffee glass

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston DeLuxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

2 jigger Old Mr. Boston Whiskey
2 jigger Boiling water

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1 tsp Powdered Sugar

1 pc Lemon Peel [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Use two large silver-plated mugs, with handles.
2
Put the whiskey into one mug, and the boiling water into the other, ignite the Whiskey, and while blazing mix both ingredients by pouring them four or five times from one mug to the other.
3
If well done, this will have the appearance of a continued stream of liquid fire.
4
Sweeten with 1 Teaspoonful of Powdered White Sugar, and serve with a piece of Lemon Peel.
5
Hot Whiskey glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir the powdered sugar with boiling water first to fully dissolve it before adding whiskey; lumpy sugar won't incorporate properly.
Chill your serving glass briefly before pouring to help maintain warmth longer.
Express lemon peel oils over the drink's surface by twisting it, then drop it in as garnish for authentic citrus aroma.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Whiskey → bourbon or rye whiskey (adds more robust spice notes)
Powdered sugar → 1 tsp simple syrup (faster dissolving, cleaner texture)

Common Questions

What type of whiskey works best for a Blue Blazer?

Any straight whiskey works, but bourbon or rye are traditional choices. The recipe calls for Old Mr. Boston Whiskey, a neutral blended whiskey that doesn't overpower the drink.

Can I make a Blue Blazer ahead of time?

No—this is a drink meant to be prepared and served immediately. The boiling water cools quickly, so make it just before serving.

Is a Blue Blazer safe to drink hot?

Yes, but let it cool slightly before drinking. The boiling water cools as you stir in the sugar and whiskey; it will be warm, not scalding, when ready to serve.