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!