Statutory Grape

How to Craft Herbal and Botanical Cocktails?

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How-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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Statutory Grape

Fruity, Sweet, Sour


  • Blue Curacao 4.5 cl
  • Southern Comfort 6 cl
  • Grenadine 3 cl
  • Sour Mix 3 cl


Old Fashioned glass


Statutory Grape
statutory grape is a popular Vodka cocktail containing a combinations of Blue Curacao,Southern Comfort,Grenadine,Sour Mix .Served using Old Fashioned glass


Statutory Grape Ingredients


Blue Curacao,Southern Comfort,Grenadine,Sour Mix,


Statutory Grape Recipe


Shake; strain into an old fashioned glass.

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  • Blue Curacao

    Curaçao is a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the bitter orange laraha. It's been a popular liqueur for more than 150 years, the Dutch East India Company created this orange liqueurs by steeping orange peels in alcohol from the island of Curaçao and called it Curaçao liquor, unlike Triple Sec, Curacao has added spices and herbs to the orange and Curaçao comes in a variety of colours such as clear, orange or blue.

    Blue Curaçao being the most used of them, in cocktails. Although Curacao is an orange tinted liquor, Blue Curacao is a regular Curacao dyed bright blue to give it a striking appearance, and thus is a very popular cocktail mixer, whenever a striking colour is desired.

    Blue Curacao is usually around 25% ABV.

    Blue Curacao is essentially Orange Liqueur tinted Blue, the colour doesn't influence the taste and thus Orange Curacao is interchangeable with Blue Curacao in recipes, if the colour is not important in the appearance.

    NOTE: Blue Curacao being an Orange Flavoured Blue Liqueur, it's primary purpose in a cocktail is introducing the Orange flavour and the striking sky blue to the drink, so, if a bottle of Blue Curacao liqueur is something you are not planning to buy right now, you can manage with the Blue Curacao Syrup.
    It would add the same flavour and colour profile to the cocktail, all we need to do is simply count for the alcohol absent in the syrup and account for it.

  • Southern Comfort

    Southern Comfort is an American, fruit flavoured whiskey liqueur. Originally created by bartender Martin Wilkes Heron in New Orleans in 1874, the brand has gone through closure during the Prohibitions and transitions and transfer of ownership.

    Spirit Historian Chris Morris describes the original recipe of Southern Comfort in an episode of The Thirsty Traveler titled "A River of Whiskey"

    Heron began with good-quality bourbon and would add: An inch [2.5 cm] of vanilla bean, about a quarter of a lemon, half of a cinnamon stick, four cloves, a few cherries, and an orange bit or two. He would let this soak for days. And right when he was ready to finish, he would add his sweetener: he liked to use honey. - Wikipedia

    In the United States, Southern Comfort is available as 42 US proof (21% ABV), 70 US proof (35% ABV), 100 US proof (50% ABV), and 60 US proof (30% ABV) in Australia. Varieties including additional flavorings, such as lime and caramel, were introduced by Brown–Forman in the latter years of their ownership. These were discontinued by Sazerac - Wikipedia

  • Grenadine

    Grenadine is a common non-alcoholic pomegranate syrup with a characteristic deep red colour. It is a very popular cocktail ingredient, used for its pomegranate flavour and more for its ability to add a reddish to pink tint to a cocktail.

    The name Grenadine originates from the French for pomegranate, which is grenade.

    Grenadine is not subjected to regulations like alcoholic beverages are, and there are no region specific formulae any more, and thus manufacturers often replace pomegranate with blackcurrant juice and other fruit juices while retaining the same flavour profile.

    Many producers now use artificial ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate and food grade red colour along with natural and artificial flavours.

  • Sour Mix

    Sweet and Sour Mix, also Whiskey Sour Mix or Margarita Mix or Daiquiri Mix is a versatile mix in many cocktails.
    This is a yellowish-green coloured concoction, with equal portion of lemon or lime juice with a simple syrup. When this mix is shaken vigorously with ice it produces a pearly-white liquid mixture ready for your cocktail.

    Sweet and Sour Mix, also Whiskey Sour Mix or Margarita Mix or Daiquiri Mix is a versatile mix in many cocktails.
    This is a yellowish-green coloured concoction, with equal portion of lemon or lime juice with a simple syrup. When this mix is shaken vigorously with ice it produces a pearly-white liquid mixture ready for your cocktail.

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