When Life Gives you Tangerines….
It may be tempting to turn fruit into something fruity and sweet. But this cocktail is anything but. Bitter, slightly spicy and boozy, this drink is for those of us who love fruit but don’t necessarily want something sweet.
Everything but the Pith
Using Tangerine juice in the cocktail isn’t so revolutionary, but opting to pair it with a homemade tangerine syrup is what makes this drink interesting. The syrup is made with the fruit and the zest of the tangerine, quick-macerated in the microwave and then left to cool. The result is a syrup that is sweet, yes – but also carries some of the oil and bitterness from the rind.
A bit of Ginger and two Dashes of Peychaud’s
As if this wasn’t a bright enough cocktail, Peychaud’s kicks up the color again and ginger adds a little extra heat. The result is a deliciously unusual drink that focuses on bringing all of the sweet and aromatic elements of the tangerine into cocktail form.
Equipment
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer optional
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac CAMUS VS
- .50 oz Lemon Juice
- .50 oz Tangerine Juice
- .50 oz Ginger Liqueur Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- .50 oz Tangerine Syrup
Tangerine Syrup Ingredients
- 1 each Tangerine
- 3 TBS Sugar
- 1/2 each Tangerine Peel Finely chopped
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain (option to double-strain) into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with an expressed orange peel, and enjoy!
