Created this Christmas as a fundraiser for Hope and Play, a charity that build children's playgrounds in Gaza.
We came across this while creating new cocktails for our bar menu. Our musician loves Jäger so we tried something with this to get him a sour based on
The idea was to create a flavor similar to the cherry sauce that inside luxardo cherries.
Stir all ingredients over ice for 20-30 seconds.
Add ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and strain over big ice cube
With the origins of 'oh holly jolly cyanide' I had a slight idea on what to do. . Christmas isn't Christmas without your homely spices,
Inspired by the Queen Anne chocolate covered cherries found in Advent calendars.
The drink itself leans bittersweet and is definitely in the dessert/nightcap region. The garnish is to be eaten first, as the cocoa powder leaves a lingering
Cherry and lime lead transitioning to mezcal and cocoa from the bitters ending with a spicy, smoky finish.
It is served in cups made of Kosiv ceramics, which is part of the UNESCO heritage
Xmass party
I made this as a surprise holiday cocktail for my wife, Cynthia, this Christmas as a riff on a Boulevardier, her favorite winter drink.
Upon first approach, the cocktail presents a delightful bouquet of rosemary and subtle cherry notes. Upon tasting, the harmonious blend of rum, cherry
Lime on the nose with the vermouth leading. Lime and cherry mingle joyfully in the middle before the Chartreuse provides a dry, bracing, herbal finish.
Inspired by my love of Last Word Rifs, especially the "Naked and Famous". So i thought that the Cherry Herring could replace the Maraschino which
Desserty top notes of cherry and vanilla that give way to astringent and citrucy middle without ending either too sweet or too dry. Well-balanced.
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