Red Ant From Thomas Waugh, Death & Co., NYC 1 1/2 oz. rye whiskey (Rittenhouse bonded; failing that, Wild Turkey 101) 1/2 oz. kirschwasser 1/2 oz. Cherry Heering 1 barspoon mezcal (Chichicapa if you got it) 2 dashes Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters –3 cherries skewered on a pick, as garnish. Sneer all you like, but … read more
Kahiko Punch, a concoction of Steven Liles of Smuggler’s Cove, with rum, passionfruit nectar, Hawaiian lehua honey syrup, hibiscus liqueur and cinnamon syrup and Elemakule Tiki bitters, among other tropical notes (recipe here) via Hawai’i-themed cocktail contest: Voters, nonprofit are the winners : Hawaii Insider.(SFGate.com)
Hemingway’s Nog Next up was my favorite of the winter cocktails, the outstanding Hemingway’s Nog: Atlantico Rum, Licor 43, crème fraiche, andBittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Cocktail Bitters, topped with freshly grated nutmeg. It’s a rich but lighter take on the traditional holiday favorite that goes down almost too easily. If Alex ever decides to sell it by the pitcher, … read more
