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.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston DeLuxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Use two large silver-plated mugs, with handles.
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.
If well done, this will have the appearance of a continued stream of liquid fire.
Sweeten with 1 Teaspoonful of Powdered White Sugar, and serve with a piece of Lemon Peel.
Hot Whiskey glass.
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.
No—this is a drink meant to be prepared and served immediately. The boiling water cools quickly, so make it just before serving.
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.
Simple syrup dissolves instantly, making it easier to work with; use 1 teaspoon. Honey adds a different flavor profile but works if you prefer it.
