Xmas Party Hop

Name: Xmas Party Hop
Ingredients: 1.25 oz Element Irish Whisky; 0.75 oz Añejo Tequila; 0.5 oz Berry Habanero Shrub; 0.25 oz Campari; 0.25 oz Sweet Vermouth; 2 dash(es) Orange Bitters

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By John

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Submitted on: January 1, 2024

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I’m excited to be part of the latest volume of #soundtrackmyfriendsdrink volume 17: secret Santa edition. I got @offthewalljosh— a new account for me. Josh picked whiskey, and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”. Off to a good start! I noticed a few agave spirits and a lot of fresh ingredients on his page though, so I went with an unusual split of Irish whisky and añejo tequila to pair with a homemade berry/habanero shrub. The build is vaguely boulevardier-esque, but with some elements dialed ba...

Ingredients

1.25 oz
Element Irish Whisky

0.75 oz
Añejo Tequila

0.5 oz
Berry Habanero Shrub

0.25 oz
Campari

0.25 oz
Sweet Vermouth

2 dash(es)
Orange Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Orange peel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Nick & Nora

Estimated strength

About 25% ABV (estimate)

By John

Craft Cocktail Creator

I love trying new ingredients, learning new techniques, and of course, creating new cocktails-- especially ones influenced by food in some way. I also love the photography/videography side of things. I’m incredibly passionate about my craft but try not to take myself too seriously. Cheers!...

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For the shrub: 37g raspberries 74g blueberries 111g strawberries 2 habaneros, chopped, no pith/seed (~10g) 111g white sugar \\\\ Combine, muddle, refrigerate overnight, strain. Add red wine vinegar to taste, about 70g. . For the drink: combine all ingredients, stir until chilled. Strain into glass, express orange peel oils and add to drink.

Editor's Note

Irish whiskey and añejo tequila form an unexpected, oak-forward base. A house-made berry-habanero shrub adds a sharp, spicy finish to this boulevardier-inspired original.