As usual we've been hard at work here in the research and development department of the Delightist Labs Inc. and I can hardly wait to share some of our recent discoveries. First off, pictured above we have Hibiscus Lavender Botanical syrup by Raft Botanicals and Rhubarb Bitters by Fee Brothers. Both of these products are fantastic for making festive nonalcoholic drinks, jazzing up some of your classic summer cocktails, or taking your concoction creativity to a new level.
A favorite so far is sparkling water with a splash of the hibiscus lavender syrup. Magenta deliciousness! Take it to the next level and add some vanilla vodka. Yum. It's also great (and pretty) in Prosecco or Champagne.
The rhubarb bitters are also fantastic in sparkling water (garnish with cucumber), Prosecco or Champagne, and that old summer standby, Gin and Tonic. Or Vodka and Tonic if you prefer. I have my dad to thank for this magnificent idea.
Raft Botanical Syrups can be found at a few local shops if you live here in Portland, Oregon where it's made. Or you can buy them online http://raftsyrups.com . Here is the Fee Brothers' site if you can't find a bottle in your local liquor or grocery store http://www.feebrothers.com .
Pink and Stormy
Okay,moving on to a couple of actual recipes and what to pair them with. First up, the Pink and Stormy, a drink invented by my friend Neil in an absolute moment of inspiration at one of our R & D nights. Thanks Neil! It's sweet, but not too sweet, fizzy, and kinda decadent. It should be paired with a tufted velvet chaise lounge and for your listening pleasure, straight outta Paris, the best radio station in the world, FIPradio (http://www.fipradio.fr). Just click where it says "ecouter le direct", get the app, or my favorite, listen to it via Sonos. My god, what a gorgeously eclectically curated heap of music. The French speaking dj's really add to the mood as well.
Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2
And for the grand finale, one that I recommend with great caution (because Rob's behind it): Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2. You've been warned.
As this is based on an old classic hair of the dog recipe (yep, it was a breakfast drink back in the day) I would pair this with listening to Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast about drug and alcohol abuse by just about every powerful person in history: History Under the Influence http://dancarlin.com/dccart/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=1&products_id=146 . Jeezus, they could really put it away back in the day. Or not. Clearly, some poor decisions were made. And a few good ones too, despite being totally slarshed on a rock 'n' roll cocktail of substances.
Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2 would also be absolutely delicious paired with several thousand dollars worth of Lego's. (According to Rob.)
So here's the recipe:
1 oz Gin
1 oz Lillet Blanc
1 oz Lemon juice
(fresh squeezed)
1/3 oz Cointreau
1/3 oz Blue Curacao
1/3 oz Absinthe
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Fancy ice cube optional.
A favorite so far is sparkling water with a splash of the hibiscus lavender syrup. Magenta deliciousness! Take it to the next level and add some vanilla vodka. Yum. It's also great (and pretty) in Prosecco or Champagne.
The rhubarb bitters are also fantastic in sparkling water (garnish with cucumber), Prosecco or Champagne, and that old summer standby, Gin and Tonic. Or Vodka and Tonic if you prefer. I have my dad to thank for this magnificent idea.
Raft Botanical Syrups can be found at a few local shops if you live here in Portland, Oregon where it's made. Or you can buy them online http://raftsyrups.com . Here is the Fee Brothers' site if you can't find a bottle in your local liquor or grocery store http://www.feebrothers.com .
Pink and Stormy
Okay,moving on to a couple of actual recipes and what to pair them with. First up, the Pink and Stormy, a drink invented by my friend Neil in an absolute moment of inspiration at one of our R & D nights. Thanks Neil! It's sweet, but not too sweet, fizzy, and kinda decadent. It should be paired with a tufted velvet chaise lounge and for your listening pleasure, straight outta Paris, the best radio station in the world, FIPradio (http://www.fipradio.fr). Just click where it says "ecouter le direct", get the app, or my favorite, listen to it via Sonos. My god, what a gorgeously eclectically curated heap of music. The French speaking dj's really add to the mood as well.
Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2
And for the grand finale, one that I recommend with great caution (because Rob's behind it): Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2. You've been warned.
As this is based on an old classic hair of the dog recipe (yep, it was a breakfast drink back in the day) I would pair this with listening to Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast about drug and alcohol abuse by just about every powerful person in history: History Under the Influence http://dancarlin.com/dccart/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=1&products_id=146 . Jeezus, they could really put it away back in the day. Or not. Clearly, some poor decisions were made. And a few good ones too, despite being totally slarshed on a rock 'n' roll cocktail of substances.
Binky's Corpse Reviver No.2 would also be absolutely delicious paired with several thousand dollars worth of Lego's. (According to Rob.)
1 oz Gin
1 oz Lillet Blanc
1 oz Lemon juice
(fresh squeezed)
1/3 oz Cointreau
1/3 oz Blue Curacao
1/3 oz Absinthe
Shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Fancy ice cube optional.
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