“Turmeric adds a lovely earthy note to cocktails,” says Natasha David, the co-owner of New York City’s Nitecap.
“For this drink, in particular, I was trying to find a way to tie the whiskey and the apple together, and the turmeric bitters were my bridge.”
Here’s how to make a Cry Baby Cocktail, perfect for consumption during both good and bad times.
Cry Baby Cocktail Ingredients:
- Powers Irish Whiskey (1 ounce / 30 ml): Provides a robust, malted foundation with hints of honey and spice.
- Wyoming Whiskey Bourbon (1/2 ounce / 15 ml): Adds a smooth, vanilla-rich layer to the cocktail’s profile.
- Lemorton Pommeau de Normandie Calvados (1/2 ounce / 15 ml): Adds a subtle apple sweetness and depth.
- DOM Bénédictine (1/4 ounce / 7.5 ml): Brings a complex, herbal quality that enhances the overall flavor.
- Cane Syrup (1/2 ounce / 15 ml): Offers natural sweetness that balances the cocktail’s strong spirits.
- Cecil & Merl Turmeric Bitters (1 dash): Adds a contemporary twist with its earthy, spicy notes.
- Garnish: A lemon twist, providing a bright, citrusy aroma that complements the rich flavors of the drink.
(Feel free to substitute your own labels for a twist on your own version).
Cry Baby Cocktail Recipe:
- Chill Your Glass:
- Begin by placing your rocks glass in the freezer. A chilled glass will ensure your cocktail stays cool, enhancing the drinking experience.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a mixing glass, pour 30 ml (1 ounce) of Powers Irish Whiskey, 15 ml (1/2 ounce) each of Wyoming Whiskey bourbon and Lemorton Pommeau de Normandie Calvados, 7.5 ml (1/4 ounce) of DOM Bénédictine, 15 ml (1/2 ounce) of cane syrup, and a dash of Cecil & Merl turmeric bitters.
- Stir to Chill:
- Add ice to the mixing glass, enough to chill the cocktail without diluting it excessively.
- Stir the mixture well until it’s thoroughly chilled. This process ensures that the flavors meld beautifully while maintaining the cocktail’s robust character.
- Strain and Serve:
- Retrieve your chilled rocks glass and place a large ice cube in it. Strain the chilled cocktail mixture over the ice cube, allowing the drink to cool further and release its full spectrum of flavors gradually.
- Garnish and Enjoy:
- Garnish the cocktail with a twist of lemon, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in the glass. The lemon’s aromatic oils add a fresh, zesty note that brightens the cocktail’s rich and complex profile.
The Cry Baby Cocktail:
The Cry Baby cocktail is a well designed beverage that fuses the warmth of Irish whiskey, the smoothness of bourbon, the fruitiness of Calvados, and the herbal complexity of DOM Bénédictine.
Highlighted by the unique addition of turmeric bitters and sweetened with cane syrup, this cocktail offers a rich tapestry of flavors that are both comforting and invigorating.
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