Happy New Year!
While some choose to embark on dry January, others may simply seek healthier options this month.
Here are some health-conscious cocktails packed with restorative, antioxidant rich and detoxifying ingredients such as turmeric, mugwort, matcha and carrots. Cocktail enthusiasts eschewing a monthlong commitment to self-inflicted prohibition may enjoy a slew of these guilt-reduced concoctions.
Please see below a number of expertly crafted libations from our friends at Slowly Shirley; Dante and Oiji; made using an array of health-infused herbs, spices and produce including: anti-inflammatory turmeric, energy boosting mugwort, strong antioxidant matcha and fibre rich carrots.
Casablanca
Created by Ray Sakover for Slowly Shirley
(Photo credit Nick Voderman)
Created by Ray Sakover for Slowly Shirley
(Photo credit Nick Voderman)
1oz Scarlet Ibis
3/4 oz lemon
1/2 tsp turmeric juice
1/4 oz honey
1 oz date-demerara syrup
(2-3/8 oz Moroccan syrup)
Glass: Collins
Ice: Pebble
Garnish: Date wrapped in lemon twist and cinnamon/ mint palm tree
3/4 oz lemon
1/2 tsp turmeric juice
1/4 oz honey
1 oz date-demerara syrup
(2-3/8 oz Moroccan syrup)
Glass: Collins
Ice: Pebble
Garnish: Date wrapped in lemon twist and cinnamon/ mint palm tree
Curse of Lo Pan
Created by Ray Sakover for Slowly Shirley
(Photo credit Nick Voderman)
2 oz Beefeater 24 Gin
1 egg white
3/4 oz lemon
1/2 oz jasmine pearl/ matcha syrup
1/2 oz coco mix
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Matcha powder
Created by Ray Sakover for Slowly Shirley
(Photo credit Nick Voderman)
2 oz Beefeater 24 Gin
1 egg white
3/4 oz lemon
1/2 oz jasmine pearl/ matcha syrup
1/2 oz coco mix
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Matcha powder
Cart Before the Horse
Created by Jim Kearns for Slowly Shirley
(Photo credit Nick Voderman)
1/2 oz Oloroso sherry
3/4 oz 123 Añejo Tequila
3/4 oz Neisson El’ Esprit
1 dash Angostura
1 dash absinthe
1/2 tsp Luxardo Fernet
1 tsp brown sugar
2 ml acid phosphate
1 oz orange juice
1-1/4 oz carrot juice
1/2 oz root beer syrup
Glass: Large pilsner
Ice: Shake with 3 cubes. Top with Crushed ice
Garnish: Carrot stem and licorice stick
3/4 oz 123 Añejo Tequila
3/4 oz Neisson El’ Esprit
1 dash Angostura
1 dash absinthe
1/2 tsp Luxardo Fernet
1 tsp brown sugar
2 ml acid phosphate
1 oz orange juice
1-1/4 oz carrot juice
1/2 oz root beer syrup
Glass: Large pilsner
Ice: Shake with 3 cubes. Top with Crushed ice
Garnish: Carrot stem and licorice stick
Salted Rosemary Paloma
By Naren Young for Dante
2 oz. grapefruit juice
½ oz. salted rosemary syrup**
Method: Build on ice. Top with Perrier
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Grapefruit slice; citrus salt rim
**Salted Rosemary Syrup
70 oz water
30 oz sugar
3 rosemary sprigs
3.5 oz maldon salt
Method: Bring to a low boil. Turn off immediately and allow to cool. Strain and store in the fridge. Lasts 2 months
½ oz. salted rosemary syrup**
Method: Build on ice. Top with Perrier
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Grapefruit slice; citrus salt rim
**Salted Rosemary Syrup
70 oz water
30 oz sugar
3 rosemary sprigs
3.5 oz maldon salt
Method: Bring to a low boil. Turn off immediately and allow to cool. Strain and store in the fridge. Lasts 2 months
