Barsys
The Spiced Morning
About
The Spiced Morning cocktail feels like the moment your day properly begins. Bright, aromatic, and quietly powerful, it borrows familiar breakfast flavors and gives them adult structure. Fresh orange juice brings acidity and lift, while cinnamon syrup adds warmth that feels closer to baked goods than spice heat. Together, they form a soft, rounded sour that’s comforting without being sweet.
Bulleit Bourbon anchors the drink with spice, oak, and just enough edge to keep it serious. The whiskey doesn’t fight the citrus - it deepens it. Served up in a Nick & Nora glass, The Spiced Morning feels intentional and composed, not brunchy or playful. It’s the kind of cocktail that wakes your palate without overwhelming it, ideal for late mornings, early evenings, or anytime you want something bright with backbone.
Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. Shaking brings the orange and cinnamon together cleanly and gives the drink a crisp, refreshed texture.
What You'll Need
For one Spiced Morning Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1.0 oz Orange Juice
- 0.75 oz Cinnamon Syrup
Glass: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Flamed orange peel and cinnamon stick
Pro Tip: Use freshly squeezed orange juice. Bottled juice flattens the spice and makes the drink feel heavy.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add bourbon, orange juice, and cinnamon syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake firmly until well chilled.
- Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
- Express a flamed orange peel over the glass and discard or rest on the rim.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Cinnamon syrup can overpower quickly. Barsys keeps the spice controlled, allowing the orange and bourbon to stay in balance.
Sip Setting
Perfect for late brunches, relaxed afternoons, or early evenings when you want something uplifting but grounded.
Garnish Game
Flaming the orange peel adds aroma and warmth, while the cinnamon stick reinforces the drink’s bakery-like character without adding sweetness.
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FAQs
What kind of cocktail is the Spiced Morning?
It’s a bourbon-based citrus cocktail with warm spice, inspired by breakfast flavors but built like a proper sour.
Is the Spiced Morning cocktail sweet?
No. It’s balanced and lightly spiced, with citrus leading rather than sugar.
Is this a brunch cocktail?
It works at brunch, but it’s more structured and spirit-forward than most brunch drinks.
Can I batch this cocktail?
Yes. Batch the ingredients and shake individual servings with ice before serving.
Can I serve this on ice?
It’s designed to be served up, but it can work over a large cube if you prefer slower sipping.