Aurora’s Frostbitten Fantasy

Allergens

None (contains alcohol)

Ingredients

• 2 oz Aquavit (gluten
• free)
• 1 oz Cloud Forest Syrup (see below for recipe)
• 4 oz Cold Brew Coffee (caffeine
• free)
• 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Crushed Ice
• Lemon Peel Twist for garnish Cloud Forest Syrup:
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tsp Ginger, finely grated
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 2 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add ginger, sea salt, and peppermint oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before straining and bottling.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine Aquavit, Cloud Forest Syrup, and Lemon Juice with crushed ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. In a glass, pour the Cold Brew Coffee over fresh crushed ice to chill it.
4. Double strain the Aquavit mixture into the coffee, creating a delightful swirl of color.
5. Garnish with a lemon peel twist, expressing its zest above the surface before dropping it in.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of warm and cold, sweet and tart, creates an irresistible symphony for your senses.

Notes

For a more potent flavor, consider infusing the Aquavit with spices like star anise or juniper berries.