The Australian Paper Hanger. This one comes from a guest at a recent event. His name is Phil and he used to be a firefighter in Connecticut. Phil said he first experienced the drink back in the 70’s (after putting out a massive blaze I assume these guys were thirsty). Although he could not remember the exact measurements, Phil did caution when it comes to adding the sour mix. Too much and the sweet nuances of the brandies would be overpowered. I’ll be honest, I just learned about this libation and haven’t tried it myself, but it sounds delicious and I am anxious to see if anyone else can share.
If any of you are familiar with the Australian Paper Hanger, have an exact recipe, know how it got the name, or have any stories you want to share please do! Now, for your [responsible] pleasure…
The Australian Paper Hanger
1 shot Yukon Jack
1 shot Jack Daniels
½ shot apricot brandy
½ shot blackberry brandy
Splash of Rose’s Lime Juice
Sour mix/Lemon juice (to taste)
Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker half-full of ice and give it a good shake. Strain into a CHILLED cocktail glass. I will get back to you with an update after I play around with the measurements, and consider your feedback/variances. Cheers!