as featured in More Kentucky Bourbon Cocktails by Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler.
The Rutledge Rebellion
This cocktail is named for Four Roses master distiller emeritus Jim Rutledge. It was created by Jason Start of Martini Italian Bistro, who was representing Four Roses Distillery at the Mixed-Drink Challenge during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The Rutledge Rebellion took first prize in the Bourbon Punch Category.
1 ½ ounces Four Roses Small Batch bourbon
½ ounce ginger liqueur
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce pomegranate juice
1 ounce apple pureé
(3 apples, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup simple syrup, ½ cup water, and ½ cup lemon juice — blended and strained) or 1 ounce apple juice
2 ounces dry champagne
1 syringe Bittermens Tiki bitters
Combine ingredients in a pint glass and stir. Fill with ice, garnish with an orange slice and a mint sprig and serve with a straw.