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Hi Falutin
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Hi Falutin is a Manhattan-style bourbon cocktail from Difford's Guide that replaces vermouth with two uniquely European liqueurs — Swedish Punsch and Byrrh — creating something forceful yet delicate, complex yet balanced. Swedish Punsch is a historic Scandinavian arrack-based liqueur with notes of vanilla and citrus; Byrrh is a French quinquina (aromatized wine) with bittersweet cherry and spice character. The combination gives the bourbon an unexpected Continental elegance that transforms the drink from a straightforward stirred cocktail into a conversation piece. Obscure, sophisticated, and deeply satisfying.
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, Swedish Punsch, and Byrrh in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the surface before dropping it in.