"Down in the Duff | Crafted Pour"

"This ones for my forest and fire nerds of which I’m sure there’s very few. First, the name: Duff is a layer of forest floor that is mostly decomposed, as seen with the pine needle garnish. Duff tends to build up if not chased away with controlled burns which can help cause and accelerate forest fires. Here in the Pine Barrens, twice a year, controlled burning of the duff is a huge undertaking and we can see smoke for weeks at a time while firemen take the time to meticulously burn away the duff to decrease fire risk. Cool, right? I was aiming to make a cocktail to go along with the beautiful living moss art piece that my talented boyfriend made that looked like the perfect backdrop for a fun and earthy cocktail photo. He also crafted the mushrooms and flowers which were a last minute but adorable addition to thr scene. Reading about duff (which moss is technically not a part of if it’s alive) brought about the name and here we are. I chose to go with Asbury Aquavit and a healthy dose of fennel-infused Cynar which brings tons of earthy sweetness with supporting carroway and anise notes. Half an ounce of Fernet adds a strong menthol bitterness, while the Hemp Tea and Ashwaghanda complete the earthy circle. This cocktail was super interesting, definitely earthy but balanced if you like to wander off the beaten path sometimes", "undefined", "Down in the Duff",

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Down in the Duff By , May 8, 2009 This ones for my forest and fire nerds of which I’m sure there’s very few. First, the name: Duff is a layer of forest floor that is mostly decomposed, as seen with the pine needle garnish. Duff tends to build up if not chased away with controlled burns which can help cause and accelerate forest fires. Here in the Pine Barrens, twice a year, controlled burning of the duff is a huge undertaking and we can see smoke for weeks at a time while firemen take the time to meticulously burn away the duff to decrease fire risk. Cool, right?

I was aiming to make a cocktail to go along with the beautiful living moss art piece that my talented boyfriend made that looked like the perfect backdrop for a fun and earthy cocktail photo. He also crafted the mushrooms and flowers which were a last minute but adorable addition to thr scene. Reading about duff (which moss is technically not a part of if it’s alive) brought about the name and here we are. I chose to go with Asbury Aquavit and a healthy dose of fennel-infused Cynar which brings tons of earthy sweetness with supporting carroway and anise notes. Half an ounce of Fernet adds a strong menthol bitterness, while the Hemp Tea and Ashwaghanda complete the earthy circle. This cocktail was super interesting, definitely earthy but balanced if you like to wander off the beaten path sometimes This ones for my forest and fire nerds of which I’m sure there’s very few. First, the name: Duff is a layer of forest floor that is mostly decomposed, as seen with the pine needle garnish. Duff tends to build up if not chased away with controlled burns which can help cause and accelerate forest fires. Here in the Pine Barrens, twice a year, controlled burning of the duff is a huge undertaking and we can see smoke for weeks at a time while firemen take the time to meticulously burn away the duff to decrease fire risk. Cool, right? I was aiming to make a cocktail to go along with the beautiful living moss art piece that my talented boyfriend made that looked like the perfect backdrop for a fun and earthy cocktail photo. He also crafted the mushrooms and flowers which were a last minute but adorable addition to thr scene. Reading about duff (which moss is technically not a part of if it’s alive) brought about the name and here we are. I chose to go with Asbury Aquavit and a healthy dose of fennel-infused Cynar which brings tons of earthy sweetness with supporting carroway and anise notes. Half an ounce of Fernet adds a strong menthol bitterness, while the Hemp Tea and Ashwaghanda complete the earthy circle. This cocktail was super interesting, definitely earthy but balanced if you like to wander off the beaten path sometimes Ingredients: - Asbury Park Aquavit - Fennel Infused Cynar Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake well and double strain into a rock glass over a large clear cube. Garnish with a pine needle Originals,Signatures,Refreshing,Themed,Lime,Lime Juice,Shaken