Commodore #1

I've made a Commodore Cocktail before: that bourbon and creme de cacao drink with lemon juice. I've never heard of a Commodore #1, and that implies that there's a #2 and beyond, right?

I did this one because I made this strawberry liqueur from Vitae Platinum Rum, sugar and fresh strawberries. It was a good idea. MurLarkey Heritage Whiskey provides a spicy base for this fruity drink. You notice the wine cask and rapidly aged oak of the heritage while the strawberry provides a fresh sweetness. Overall, though, this is a very juicy drink and you might not notice that it is predominately orange juice, so bitters do a lot to keep it interesting and balanced.

• 1 1/2 oz. whiskey (MurLarkey Heritage used)
• 1/2 oz strawberry liqueur (homemade used)
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 2 oz. orange juice
• dash orange bitters

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.