Cocktail Recipe for "The Glass Cliff"
This cocktail is designed to embody strength, resilience, and a hint of the sharp challenges faced by those stepping into complex, often perilous leadership roles. It's a bold yet balanced drink, reflecting the grace required to navigate a treacherous climb.
Ingredients:
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2 oz Bourbon (symbolizing strength and endurance)
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1/2 oz Aperol (to add a bitter twist, representing the challenges faced)
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1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (for a touch of sharpness, mirroring the scrutiny and criticism)
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1/2 oz Honey Syrup (sweetness for the resilience needed to balance the bitterness)
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2 dashes of Angostura Bitters (a nod to the bittersweet reality of the role)
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Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
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Add the bourbon, Aperol, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters into a shaker filled with ice.
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Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
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Garnish with a lemon twist.
Description: The Glass Cliff is a cocktail that captures the complexities of stepping into a role fraught with obstacles and the weight of expectations. With its layered flavors of bitterness and sweetness, it serves as a tribute to those who take on the challenge of transformative leadership in spaces resistant to change.