SALTED, NOT STIRRED
Monday, March 1, marks the
beginning of “meteorological spring.” Seriously. Those weather people are
talking about it. It doesn’t seem possible, with winds howling and snow
accumulating. So, with skepticism and yet hope, we thought it would be fun to
bring you a few winter warmer cocktails, while the storms still rage, yet adding
one or two lighter drinks to remind us of all the good, toasty days that lie ahead
with the promise of summer.
Keep in mind, these are not
your average cocktails. As you know, we love flavor and salt, so we’ve matched
some favorite, classic sips along with an innovative salty twist or two.
IT'S ABOUT THYME
A delightful herbal
cocktail, lightly sweetened, utilizing salt in the drink instead of as a
rimmer. The key is to steep fennel thyme
salt in the honey syrup for a bit to allow the flavors to develop. Smooth and
sophisticated.
1 TB water
1 TB honey
1/2 tsp. didi davis food Fennel Thyme Salt
1 TB fresh lemon juice
2 oz. Gin of choice
Place water, honey, salt in
a small bowl and heat in microwave to melt honey. Stir to mix and set aside for 10 minutes to
steep and cool. Mix in lemon juice. Fill a shaker with ice, add honey mix and
Gin and shake. Strain in to a martini or wine glass and enjoy.
'TWAS A DARK AND STORMY SEA
When you have darker plans
for your evening (be honest, we know you’re reading Twilight for the fifth
time), try our take on the Dark and Stormy. Classically made with Goslings
Black Seal Rum, the addition of Cyprus White Sea Salt Flakes balances the
lime-ginger-sweet axis of flavors perfectly.
Lime Wedge
2 oz. Goslings Black Seal Rum
4 oz. Ginger Beer
Place a small amount of salt
on a plate or saucer. Rim a tall glass with a touch of lime juice from wedge.
Dip glass in
SMOKY BREW
This alluring drink captures
you with its scent even before the first sip. Experience the blend of a unique,
subtle smoke and soft, gentle crunch paired with the rich, smooth flavors of
full bodied beers.
1 bottle IPA, Porter, or
Stout
Place a small amount of salt
on a plate or saucer. Place a layer of water in another saucer and lightly dip
rim of a glass in water just to kiss surface. Dip glass in smoked salt to rim
all around. Fill glass with beer by tipping glass and bottle of beer and gently
pouring brew; being careful not to touch salt. Sip liberally and enjoy!
NIGHT STAR
We wanted a red wine
cocktail that blended with our beautiful pink flake salt. It evolved into a
mildly sweetened night cap with Australian Shiraz, Australian Murray River Salt
Flakes, and a touch of
Australian Murray River Pink Salt Flakes
1 star anise
3 tiny Cacao Nibs (optional)
1 tsp Chambord liqueur
6 oz.
Place a small amount of salt
on a plate or saucer. Place a layer of water in another saucer and lightly dip
rim of a glass in water just to kiss surface. Dip red wine glass in salt to rim
all around. Place the star anise and cacao nibs in bottom of glass and pour
THE NY SEA
Call it nostalgia, the
resurgence of
2 oz
1 oz Sweet Italian Vermouth
2 drops Angostura or orange bitters,
or more to taste
Strip of lemon or orange
zest
Place a small amount of salt on a plate or saucer. Place a layer of water in another sauces and lightly dip rim of glass in water just to kiss surface. Dip glassware in salt to rim all around. Fill a shaker with ice, add Rye, Vermouth and bitters and shake vigorously. Strain into prepared glass, add strip of zest and enjoy!
