Hands down my favorite drink of the holiday season was the Roasting Hazelnuts by an Open Fire at the US Grant hotel in San Diego. After a day of being a tourist in San Diego, this drink was the perfect ending to a busy day. The server did ask if I liked bourbon and I said "When mixed well in a cocktail, most definitely!" The drink did not disappoint. I enjoyed every sip to the last drop. This cocktail was perfectly balanced with the Bulleit Bourbon, torched Briottet Hazelnut Liquer, applewood smoked brown sugar syrup and egg whites.











