Capt. Campbell's Mushroom Grog

Name: Capt. Campbell's Mushroom Grog
Ingredients: 1.5 oz The Newfoundland Distillery Co. Chaga Rum; 1 oz Mount Gay Eclipse; 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 0.5 oz Mushroom Broth Syrup; 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup; 1 dash(es) Chaga & Chanterelle Bitters

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: April 23, 2022

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Spirit Forward

Brothtails. Yes, that means exactly what you think. However, in my experience so far, not as horrific as anticipated. For the initiated, a few months ago, Campbell’s (yeah, the soup) Canadian Instagram account posted four cocktail recipes using their broths. Some grosser than others, the Pho Mango Bourbon Sour seemed most approachable. It wasn’t shockingly delicious, but it also wasn’t (as expected) memeably terrible. Next I wanted to riff on the Mushroom Truffle Daiquiri, especially since I h...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
The Newfoundland Distillery Co. Chaga Rum

1 oz
Mount Gay Eclipse

0.75 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz
Mushroom Broth Syrup

0.25 oz
Demerara Syrup

1 dash(es)
Chaga & Chanterelle Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

None

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Estimated strength

About 20% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Fine strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with cracked or pebble ice.

Editor's Note

This savory grog leans into deep, earthy umami notes. The chaga-infused rum and mushroom syrup create a complex, forest-floor profile that challenges the traditional sour template.