So, I've been taking a bit of a break from work, and the constant pressure of trying to sell you things. Can I afford to take this break? Probably not. But I'm really enjoying it. And it's apparently kick started my creativity, because: I. Invented. A. Cocktail! Yay! Just for you. Well, really--for me. Remember the big pomander kick I was on back in November? I had a pomander-ish cocktail when I was in NYC, and since then I've tried a couple other cocktail recipes at home that were lovely, but not quite perfect (i.e., not clove-y enough for me).
So I spent some time in the kitchen on Christmas day tinkering and I present you with: the Pomander Cocktail!
(serves 2)
*make some clove simple syrup (I used this recipe from Food & Wine; it is quick and easy to make)
*chill two cocktail glasses
*fill a cocktail shaker with ice
*pour the juice of four clementines over ice
*add 3 oz gin
*add 2 oz clove simple syrup
*add 4 dashes orange bitters
*shake until chilled and serve in chilled glasses. Add slice of clementine for garnish, if desired.
It's delish--and so nice and clove-y! This is also very good with bourbon, although I think the clove taste diminishes a bit with the bourbon.
Andy got me this amazing vintage dogs in a cocktail bar painting for Christmas.
Isn't it the best?
xo
K
I love gin cocktails and will definitely have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove yourd dogs in a bar picture. The dachshund in the wrap kinda makes me giggle. :)
Adorable print! I'm especially loving the chihuahua in his trench coat.
ReplyDeleteThat looks (and sounds) delicious! I'm all for taking breaks. It's not like I can get anything done when Paul's off work, anyway! :-) The photoshop is on his computer and he's never off it...
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