1 1⁄2 oz Spiced Rum, Sailor Jerry
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
1 oz Ginger shrub (see note)
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
5 dr Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
1 sli Orange peel
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions
In an ice filled cocktail shaker, add liquor, shrub, juice, orange peel and bitters and shake until well chilled. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a twist of orange.
**you can add a splash of lemon juice to the drink if you prefer a brighter cocktail
Notes
*for any cold-process shrub: mix equal parts fruit/peel/herb with sugar and apple cider/red wine vinegar; let stand in a mason jar at room temp for 2 days, strain and re-jar; refrigerate for two weeks and keep for 6 months +
History
The majority of the ingredients in this drink are on the sweeter ends of their respective profiles, but the wonderful vinegar acidity of the shrub rounds the flavor out well.
Cocktail summary
Created by
Jason Westplate, Kelsey Ebling
Is the
author's original creation
Spiced Rum, Campari, Ginger liqueur, Bitters, Ginger shrub, Orange juice, Orange peel
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