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How to Craft Herbal and Botanical Cocktails?
MOREHow-To Guide: Crafting Herbal and Botanical Cocktails
Ingredients:
- Fresh or dried herbs (mint, basil, rosemary, etc.)
- Botanical infusions (hibiscus tea, chamomile syrup, etc.)
- Citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges)
- Spirits (gin, vodka, tequila, etc.)
- Sweeteners (simple syrup, honey, agave nectar)
- Bitters
- Sparkling water (for non-alcoholic versions)
- Ice
- Garnishes (edible flowers, herb sprigs, citrus twists)
Instructions:
1. Select Your Herbs:
- Choose a variety of herbs based on your desired flavor profile. Fresh
herbs are preferable, but dried herbs can be used in moderation.
2. Prepare Botanical Infusions:
- Create botanical infusions by steeping ingredients like dried
flowers, spices, or fruits in hot water. Strain and cool before use.
3. Muddle Herbs:
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle fresh herbs to release their
flavors. Be cautious not to over-muddle, which can make the drink
bitter.
4. Add Spirits:
- Pour the chosen spirit into the
shaker. Gin, with its botanical notes, is a popular choice, but feel
free to experiment with other spirits.
5. Balance with Sweeteners and Citrus:
- Add sweeteners such as simple syrup or honey, and citrus juices to
balance the herbal flavors. Adjust the quantities to achieve the desired
taste.
6. Introduce Botanical Infusions:
- Incorporate
your prepared botanical infusions for added depth. Adjust the infusion
amount based on your preference for intensity.
7. Shake or Stir:
- Shake the ingredients vigorously with ice or stir gently, depending
on the cocktail. Shaking is ideal for drinks with fresh ingredients,
while stirring maintains clarity.
8. Strain and Serve:
-
Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice. This removes any herb
or botanical particles and ensures a smooth texture.
9. Garnish Creatively:
- Garnish your herbal cocktail with complementary elements. Edible
flowers, herb sprigs, or citrus twists add visual appeal and aromatic
complexity.
10. Enjoy Responsibly:
- Sip and savor your
carefully crafted herbal and botanical cocktail. Take note of the unique
flavors and aromas brought to life by the herbs and botanicals.
Experiment
with different combinations to discover your signature herbal cocktail.
Whether you're creating a refreshing summer drink or a cozy winter
warmer, the world of herbal cocktails offers endless possibilities for
creativity and enjoyment. Cheers!
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Very Strong ABV ( above 30% ), Potent and intense.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.
lemon pound cake
Strong and bitter
- Everclear Alcohol 2.25 cl
- Tonic Water fill -
Shot glass
eVelvet Presley is a popular Rum cocktail containing a combinations of Everclear Alcohol, Tonic Water .Served using Shot glassEVelvet Presley ingredients
Everclear Alcohol, Tonic Water,
EVelvet Presley Recipe
Pour a half shot of Everclear into a shot glass Fill to the brim with Tonic Water
Everclear Alcohol
Everclear is an American grain spirit, rather a neat rectified spirit and since it's bottled at as high as 95% purity too, it's nothing but rectified spirit. Everclear is bottled at 60%, 75.5% and 90% ABV and despite it's ban in several US states, it's ridiculously high alcohol content and a hard to put out flame when lit, has made it an iconic spirit of notorious reputation.
Some often ask if this is clear distilled grain spirit, then why is it not Vodka? It's not Vodka because Vodka never had this high alcohol content and Vodka is not this rectified, Vodka still retains some flavours of the ingredients but Everclear is almost medical grade pure alcohol.
If you are in the following states of the USA, it will be illegal for you to drink Everclear.
States that currently ban the sale of Everclear include California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Washington, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Minnesota - The Badger HeraldTonic Water
Tonic Water originated in India when quinine was recommended to British officials and soldiers as a prophylactic against Malaria, quinine was mixed with soda to make it palatable, and since the British soldiers already received a ration of Gin, Gin and Tonic was born when Tonic Water was mixed with Gin and some sugar to make the medicine enjoyable.
Modern commercial tonic water produced for causal mixing in cocktails contains very little quinine and has citrus flavour additions and additional sugar or corn syrup for a better taste.
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