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the Reckless Accountant

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Wanting to create a shot showcasing the earthy taste of premium black tea, while also balancing it with the sweet and fruity taste of apple juice, we added complementary flavors including honey, ginger, and cardamom. We (optionally) elevate the presentation of the shot by incorporating a smoky applewood chips, and a cinnamon stick garnish. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz fresh apple juice
  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 4 dashes of cardamom bitters
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Applewood chips, for smoking (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the apple juice, black tea syrup, lemon juice, syrups, and bitters to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Pour the cocktail evenly into two shot glasses. (Optional: Fill a smoking box or chamber with applewood chips and place two shot glasses inside. Ignite the applewood chips with a torch or lighter, allowing the smoke to fill the box and infuse the cocktails with a smoky aroma.)

Place a cinnamon stick over each shot glass as a garnish and serve.

This premium shot has a smoky and aromatic flavor, with the sweet and fruity taste of fresh-pressed apple juice, the earthy and slightly bitter taste of black tea syrup, the sweetness of honey syrup, and the spiciness of ginger syrup and cardamom bitters. The smoky aroma from the applewood chips creates an additional sensory element to the shot.

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Raging Velvet

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Coming from the idea of elevating a traditional tea-based cocktail, making it more premium and sophisticated while removing the alcohol, the Raging Velvet is strong, rich, fresh, tangy, and complex.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz yuzu juice
  • 2 dashes of orange bitters
  • Splash of ginger beer
  • Grapefruit twist, for garnish

Instructions:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the black tea syrup, grapefruit juice, yuzu juice, and orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well combined and chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass. Top with a splash of ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit twist.

The grapefruit juice and yuzu juice add a tart citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the black tea syrup and balances the bitterness of the orange bitters. The ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent touch that lifts the flavors and enhances the mouthfeel. The grapefruit twist adds a burst of flavor and aroma, making this drink truly premium and enjoyable. If you wanted to modify this recipe, try adding a dash of honey or agave syrup to enhance the sweetness or adding some fresh herbs, such as thyme or basil, to provide more complexity and freshness.

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the Precious Mobster

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Perfect for a business meeting, this cocktail was inspired by a smoked Manhattan. This is a unique NA take on the spirit-forward cocktail that is bound to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz cold-pressed pomegranate juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Dash of orange bitters
  • Dash of liquid smoke
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the black tea syrup, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, orange bitters, and liquid smoke to the shaker. Shake the ingredients until well combined and the shaker is cold to the touch. Strain the mixture into a chilled lowball glass. Express the oil from an orange peel over the top of the drink by holding the peel over the drink and giving it a good twist, releasing the oils into the drink. Rub the rim of the glass with the orange peel to release more oil. Drop the orange peel into the drink as a garnish.

The black tea syrup in this recipe provides a rich and flavorful base, while the pomegranate juice adds a sweet and tangy flavor. The lemon juice provides a bright citrus flavor, and the orange bitters add a touch of bitterness to balance the sweetness. Rounding us out, the liquid smoke adds a flavor that mimics the taste of aged spirits, while the orange peel provides a sweet and zesty aroma that complements the smoky flavor.

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the Prancing Wizard

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A soft cocktail with an exotic twist, the Prancing Wizard is perfect for those who want to try something new and exciting. Bold and refreshing, step outside the box with us and enjoy this new and intriguing cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz cardamom syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz club soda
  • Orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a shaker, add the orange juice, ginger syrup, cardamom syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top up the glass with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom.

The combination of sweet and tart flavors from the orange and lemon, balanced with the warm and spicy notes from the ginger and cardamom syrups, creates a drink that is both bold and refreshing. Adding a touch of carbonation, the club soda makes the mouthfeel lively and effervescent. The orange slice and cardamom garnish not only add a pop of color but also enhance the exotic flavors of the drink.

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Pomegranate Mule

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Inspired by the classic Moscow Mule, a popular cocktail that is typically made with vodka, ginger beer, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice; this NA cocktail has a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of warmth from the nutmeg.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz ginger beer (preferably Fever Tree)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz agave syrup (recipe below)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, agave syrup, and nutmeg to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, and top with ginger beer.

The pomegranate juice provides a sweet, fruity flavor, the ginger beer adds a spicy, effervescent quality, the lemon juice provides a bright, tangy flavor, and the agave syrup contributes a sweet, natural flavor. The nutmeg adds depth and complexity (and a little heat) to the drink.

el Plátano Rabioso

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What do you do when you have an extra banana laying around? If you’re like us, you create a cocktail! Sophisticated and nuanced, these recipes are sure to impress your guests. Version 1 has a smoothie consistency, Version 2 has more of a fizzy cocktail vibe.

Version 1: Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz coconut milk
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint leaves and banana slice, for garnish

Instructions:

In a blender, combine the sliced banana, turmeric syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Add a handful of ice and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced banana.

This cocktail is creamy and tropical, with the natural sweetness of the banana and pineapple juice balancing the spiciness of the turmeric and the tartness of the lime juice. The coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture to the drink, while the mint garnish adds a fresh and aromatic note.

Version 2: Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz coconut water
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint leaves and sliced banana, for garnish

Instructions:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the sliced banana, turmeric syrup, lime juice, and coconut water. Add ice and shake well. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced banana.

This cocktail has a refreshing and tropical flavor, with the natural sweetness of the banana and the earthy notes of the turmeric complementing each other well. The coconut water adds a subtle nuttiness and creaminess to the drink, while the sparkling water adds some effervescence and lightness. The mint garnish adds a fresh and aromatic note to the drink.

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the Peter Piper

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Taken straight from the amazing mixologists at the Nomad Bar (with their permission), this is a refreshing, delicious cocktail that is a favorite among our employees. We make a point to grab one whenever we’re in town–drinking or not. It’s flavorful, unexpected, and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lime wedges, plus lime juice as needed
  • 10 dashes Lucini White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 – 3/4 oz Tellicherry Black Pepper Syrup (recipe below)
  • 3/4 oz passionfruit nectar
  • 3/4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Seagram’s club soda
  • Pineapple fronds and/or pineapple slice, for garnish

Instructions:

Squeeze the lime wedges into a jigger and then fill the jigger with lime juice until you reach 1/2 oz. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, lime rinds, and remaining ingredients except the garnish. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add a few ice cubes to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously, essentially whipping the ingredients. Strain the mixture into the glass, topping with the club soda, some additional crushed ice and your garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Peppy Punch

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Here’s another recipe for a non-alcoholic cocktail that has the “heat” of alcohol:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tomato juice
  • 2 oz lemon-lime soda
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the tomato juice, lemon-lime soda, lemon juice, honey syrup, and black pepper to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a highball glass glass filled with ice. Stir gently and serve.

This cocktail has a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of heat from the black pepper. The tomato juice provides a savory base, the lemon-lime soda contributes a sweet, carbonated flavor, the lemon juice provides tartness, and the honey syrup adds sweetness. Let us know what you think!

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