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This page describes the drinks that [[Mako]] and [[Mika]] designed for the CASBS 2019 graduation party | This page describes the drinks that [[Mako]]] and [[Mika]] designed for the CASBS 2019 graduation party. | ||
[[File:Casbs cocktail actionshot-20190517.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Casbs cocktail actionshot-20190517.jpg|thumb|300px|Action shot of [[Mako]] behind the bar at the CASBS 2019 graduation party. Photo taken by Andy Elder.]] | ||
== Two-Finger (Stirred) == | == Two-Finger (Stirred) == | ||
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:''Bold, spirit forward, and herbaceous. Stirred rye whiskey that has lingered just long enough in the rosemary bushes on the way up the stairs from CERC. Such a perfect follow-up to whatever just happened that you should probably walk straight to the front of the line to order yours!'' | :''Bold, spirit forward, and herbaceous. Stirred rye whiskey that has lingered just long enough in the rosemary bushes on the way up the stairs from CERC. Such a perfect follow-up to whatever just happened that you should probably walk straight to the front of the line to order yours!'' | ||
* 2 1⁄2 oz Rye (Bulleit 95) | |||
* 2 1⁄2 oz Rye (Bulleit) | |||
* 1⁄3 oz [[#Rosemary syrup|Rosemary syrup]] | * 1⁄3 oz [[#Rosemary syrup|Rosemary syrup]] | ||
* 1⁄4 oz Yellow Chartreuse | * 1⁄4 oz Yellow Chartreuse | ||
* 1 ds orange bitters | * 1 ds orange bitters, Scrappys | ||
* 1 ds Angostura | * 1 ds Bitters, Angostura | ||
* 1 Maraschino cherry speared by a sprig of rosemary | * 1 Maraschino cherry speared by a sprig of rosemary | ||
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== It is Hard to Give a Good Presentation (Shaken) == | == It is Hard to Give a Good Presentation (Shaken) == | ||
:''resposado tequila, mezcal, lime juice, cointreau, prickly pear | :''resposado tequila, mezcal, lime juice, cointreau, demarara syrup, prickly pear juice<sup>*</sup>, spiced chocolate bitters, smoked salt rim'' | ||
:''Aiming to appeal to be a broad audience without sacrificing complexity or nuance. Maybe a little challenging at points. Balanced in the sense that it tries to pack more than a little bit of ''everything'' into the allotted space. Think of it as smokey prickly pear Margarita and perfect end to all those hot days we never had. It's designed to be pretty in the glass but you'll have to be the judge. After all, it is hard to give a good presentation.'' | :''Aiming to appeal to be a broad audience without sacrificing complexity or nuance. Maybe a little challenging at points. Balanced in the sense that it tries to pack more than a little bit of ''everything'' into the allotted space. Think of it as smokey prickly pear Margarita and perfect end to all those hot days we never had. It's designed to be pretty in the glass but you'll have to be the judge. After all, it is hard to give a good presentation.'' | ||
* 1 oz Reposado Tequila (1800) | * 1 oz Reposado Tequila (1800) | ||
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* 1 oz Lime juice | * 1 oz Lime juice | ||
* 1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau | * 1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau | ||
* 1⁄2 oz [[#Prickly pear | * 1⁄2 oz Prickly pear syrup | ||
* 2-3 dashes Aztec Chocolate bitters | |||
* Splash [[#Prickly pear juice|prickly pear juice]] (added after) | |||
* Smoked salt rim ([https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/02/cocktail-101-how-to-rim-a-glass-salted-rim-bartending-technique.html half rim, only on the outside]) | * Smoked salt rim ([https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/02/cocktail-101-how-to-rim-a-glass-salted-rim-bartending-technique.html half rim, only on the outside]) | ||
;Instructions: shake all but prickly pear syrup; pour into smoked salt rimmed glass; pour prickly pear juice which should sync into the bottom | ;Instructions: shake all but prickly pear syrup; pour into smoked salt rimmed glass; pour prickly pear juice which should sync into the bottom | ||
:Notes: Inspired by the [https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/old-pueblo Old Pueblo], itself a variant on a [https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/smoked-margarita Smoked Margarita]. | |||
== Dish Walk Cooler (EtOH Free) == | == Dish Walk Cooler (EtOH Free) == | ||
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This recipe makes about 8 drinks: | This recipe makes about 8 drinks: | ||
* 2 cup [[#Lavendar simple syrup|lavender simple syrup]] | * 2 cup [[#Lavendar simple syrup|lavender simple syrup]] | ||
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* 3 cups cold sparkling water | * 3 cups cold sparkling water | ||
;Notes:combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a 1 quart pitcher; server over ice in Collins/high-ball glass | ;Notes:combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a 1 quart pitcher; server over ice in Collins/high-ball glass. | ||
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
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Bring everything to boil and simmer for ~1 minutes. Allow at least minutes to cool before straining. | Bring everything to boil and simmer for ~1 minutes. Allow at least minutes to cool before straining. | ||
=== Prickly pear | === Prickly pear juice === | ||
* Cover prickly pears in water in a pot | * Cover prickly pears in water in a pot | ||
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* Use a potato masher to crush the fruits | * Use a potato masher to crush the fruits | ||
* Strain repeatedly through increasingly tiny filters to remove seeds, pulps, etc (via a mill or colander; a tea strainer; a cheese cloth, etc) | * Strain repeatedly through increasingly tiny filters to remove seeds, pulps, etc (via a mill or colander; a tea strainer; a cheese cloth, etc) | ||
* Add equal amounts of sugar (by volume) | * <strike>Add equal amounts of sugar (by volume)</strike> | ||
* Optional] Add citric acid to contribute a little tartness | * <strike>[Optional] Add citric acid to contribute a little tartness</strike> | ||
Adapted and inspired by [https://honest-food.net/how-to-make-prickly-pear-syrup/ this recipe]. | Adapted and inspired by [https://honest-food.net/how-to-make-prickly-pear-syrup/ this recipe]. | ||
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=== Lavender simple syrup === | === Lavender simple syrup === | ||
Ingredients: | |||
* 1 cup water | * 1 cup water | ||
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* 10 sprigs of fresh lavender or about 1/3 the same amount of dried lavender | * 10 sprigs of fresh lavender or about 1/3 the same amount of dried lavender | ||
Instructions: | |||
* Create a simple syrup by combining 1 cup water and sugar + lavender add that to your saucepan. | * Create a simple syrup by combining 1 cup water and sugar + lavender add that to your saucepan. | ||
