Frosted Ember Elixir

Name: Frosted Ember Elixir
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz spiced rum; 0.5 oz mezcal; 0.75 oz gingercitrus syrup; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz mandarin juice; 2 dashes aromatic bitters; pinch edible gold; for garnish dehydrated mandarin slice

Wintery rum cocktail with spiced rum, citrus, and smokiness

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

22%*

Calories

213*

Net Carbs

14g*

Ingredients:

dehydrated mandarin slice

AI Request:A wintery rum drink that is bright with layers of complexity that uses advanced mixology techniques without eggs, dairy, or rosemary.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Frosted Ember Elixir is a wintery rum cocktail that combines the warmth of spiced rum with the brightness of citrus and a hint of smokiness, offering a multi-layered experience that evolves with each sip. Designed to embody the crisp allure of winter, this drink captures the complexity of a crackling fireside evening. Ingredients: - 2 oz spiced rum - 0.5 oz mezcal - 0.75 oz ginger-citrus syrup (recipe follows) - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz fresh mandarin juice - 2 dashes of aromatic bitters - A pinch of edible gold, for garnish - Dehydrated mandarin slice, for garnish Ginger-Citrus Syrup: 1. Combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, 1-inch piece of peeled ginger (thinly sliced), and the zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange in a small saucepan. 2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. 3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes. 4. Strain and cool before using. Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine spiced rum, mezcal, ginger-citrus syrup, lime juice, mandarin juice, and aromatic bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled. 3. Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a silky texture. 4. Garnish with a pinch of edible gold and a dehydrated mandarin slice, allowing the gold to reflect light like a frosted winter morning. Serve in a coupe glass.

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