The Benoit Blanc, a Cocktail for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Who doesn’t love Benoit Blanc from the Knives Out series of movies? In honor of Netflix’s release of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, The Benoit Blanc is a sophisticated, multi-layered cocktail that mirrors the brilliant detective himself. Think of a Whiskey Sour, traditional, complex, resilient. We’re using smooth bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and a frothy egg white to provide a plush, velvety texture. It’s a feeling similar to Blanc’s luxurious and unforgettable wares. The “clue” here is the dramatic float of Cabernet Sauvignon. We pour it gently over a spoon to create a bloody, crimson layer. It sits on top of the pale yellow cocktail. Talk about a mystery in a cocktail!

What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery About?

The third installment of Netflix’s hit series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, follows our favorite quirky detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) to a secluded Catholic parish in upstate New York. The mystery revolves around the murder of the controversial Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin). When the newly assigned Father Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) comes into the parish, he becomes a key suspect. Now, it’s up to Blanc to solve this mystery set in a gothic paradise.

The Benoit Blanc, a Cocktial for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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• Author: Sarah Cascone
• Yield: Makes 1

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Description

An ode to our favorite detective in classic cocktail form.

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Ingredients

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• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ¾ oz simple syrup
• ½ – 1 oz Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 egg white

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Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, lemon, simple, and egg white. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. Do this without ice to emulsify the egg. This is called a dry shake.
2. Then add ice and shake for another 15 seconds.
3. Strain pour into a rocks glass (with or without ice). Float the cabernet by pouring it over the back of a spoon into the glass. This creates a layered effect.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Recipe by Sarah Cascone
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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