Cocktail of the Week Update

Yeah, so I've skipped the Cocktail of the Week for about 2 months now with everything going on. But I've decided to make a change to this. Now that I'm up in such an awesome city amongst many mixologists I admire. I am going to start and honour some of the best cocktails I consume by making their recipes available, mixologist/creator permitting, of course. And yes, I will still be putting my own recipes on for your viewing pleasure.

Cocktail of the Week #6

This cocktail doesn't need much of an introduction. Its only my background photo of my blog...The GINger Orange Crusta. Cheers!

2 oz. Martin Millers Reformed Gin
1/2 oz. ginger infused simple syrup
1 dash Angostura Bitters
3/4 oz. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. fresh ginger root
3/4 oz. Tuaca
1 orange slice

Muddle orange slice, ginger and simple syrup in shaker glass. Add Tuaca, gin, OJ and ice. Stir. Strain into old fashioned glass with raw sugar rim. Garnish with candied ginger and orange slice.

Recipe of the Week

This week I picked one of the first cocktails I added to my book. You're going to ask what's a shrub? Well, it stems from an English term for a pre made mix of fruits/fruit juices, and usually a compounded liqueur. Often sugar is added into the mixture. It is intended to hold for a period of time, for ease of making drinks later on.

Juniper Citrus Shrub

4-6 dried juniper berries
1 orange slice
1 1/2 oz Korbel brandy
1 oz Tuaca
2 oz soda

One would typically prepare the mixture of brandy, Tuaca, orange, and juniper berries in a large quantity (batched) in advanced, with plenty of time for the mixture to rest. Thus making it a true Shrub. If not, Muddle juniper and orange together. Add brandy and let sit/steep for one minute. Add ice to Collins glass or highball, Tuaca, and top off with soda. Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!