Excellent version. I sometimes substitute sweetened cranberry juice for the orange juice for a pleasant variation.
Brent Peters
Black Mountain Chocolate Bar
Celebration 2023
Applejack brandy, Americano rosso, Orange-red aperitivo, Ginger liqueur, Creole bitters
Very nice; rich and spicy. Cardamom is a great pairing with Benedictine. I enjoyed it with an orange twist. Thanks for sharing!
Made with Monkey 47 Gin, it’s very reminiscent of what Americans refer to as “Russian tea.” A light misting of absinthe adds additional interest. Fascinating to try along side the Chrysanthemum cocktail.
I also enjoy this drink made with genever instead of gin. And Liber makes a tonic syrup with quinine which lets you add some bitter notes with the syrup.
Innovation Quarter is the name of the university research district in which our bar was located. The name made me think of Vieux Carré (loosely translated from the French: old quarter) and inspired this innovation on a classic. Black cardamom is worth seeking out for its smoky flavor; one can usually find it online. Cardamom bitters will suffice in a pinch. Enjoy!
Innovation Quarter
Martinique VSOP rum, Cognac (brandy), Vermouth alla vaniglia, Cardamom sugar syrup, Aromatic bitters