Flight of the Concord
Inspired by a margarita but with a twist. The notes of anise in the nordic-style spirit pair well with the spicy, savoury notes of the pickled grapes. An “Akvarita” perfect for the Christmas season or any festive occasion.
Prep Time: 1 h (syrup preparation) + 5 min for cocktail
Total Time: 1 h 15 min
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz gin
- ½ oz Cointreau
- 1 oz Concord grape syrup
- 1 tsp Oregon grape jelly
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3 dashes aromatic-ish bitters from Rootside
- 40 Knots pickled grapes for garnish
- Salt for rim (optional)
Ingredient Syrup
- 1 ½ pounds of concord grapes
- 2/3 cups sugar
- Juice of one medium lemon
Preparation
Syrup
Pull the grapes off the stems and place in a blender. Puree for at least one minute.
Strain the liquid through a sieve, pressing to get as much juice out as possible.
Put the juice, the sugar, and the lemon juice in a medium saucepan and stir to mix. On medium-low heat, cook uncovered until the mixture is simmering, while stirring occasionally. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to a syrupy consistency.
Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in a glass container. Use within two weeks.
Cocktail
Rim your glass with salt (optional). Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake for approximately 10–12 seconds and then strain into a rocks glass, neat.
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