Burning Kentucky

Chris Scotton’s The Secret Wisdom of the Earth takes you to Kentucky where Kevin’s mother seeks refuge after tragedy.  Sitting on the steps of his grandfather’s porch, Kevin listens to the talk of old men sipping sour mash whiskey.  If Kevin could, though, he’d add a little heat to their glasses – Kevin has a small problem setting fires.  So I did that for him.
 

Burning Kentucky
2 oz. Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey
.25 oz. Simple Syrup
3 Dashes Bittermen’s Hellfire Habanero Shrub Bitters
Add all over one large piece of ice in an old-fashioned glass.  Stir.  No garnish.