Wessex Crown

Name: Wessex Crown
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz mead; 1/2 oz elderflower cordial; A small pinch crushed dried nettle leaves; null mint leaves; null crushed ice

Anglo-Saxon inspired cocktail with mead, honey, and herbs

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

unknown*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

12g*

Ingredients:

mead

elderflower cordial

crushed dried nettle leaves

mint leaves

crushed ice

AI Request:Create a cocktail inspired by King Alfred of Wessex using exclusively traditional Anglo-Saxon ingredients and served in a palm cup

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Inspired by King Alfred the Great, who was known for his wisdom and his efforts to revive learning and education under dire circumstances, the Wessex Crown cocktail is a homage to traditional Anglo-Saxon ingredients with a touch of regality. This drink combines the earthiness of mead, the sweetness of honey, and the brightness of local herbs, served in a traditional palm cup to embrace the connection between the ruler and the natural resources of his land. Ingredients: - 2 oz Mead (honey wine, a staple in the Anglo-Saxon diet) - 1/2 oz Elderflower cordial (made from elderflowers, water, and honey) - A small pinch of crushed dried nettle leaves (for a slight earthy base and herbal note) - Fresh mint leaves (for garnish and a refreshing aroma) - Crushed ice Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine mead and elderflower cordial. Add the crushed dried nettle leaves to infuse a subtle herbal essence. 2. Fill the shaker with crushed ice. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold. 3. Strain into a palm cup, ensuring to capture the essence of Anglo-Saxon simplicity and connection with nature. 4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. The Wessex Crown is designed to be a light, refreshing cocktail, with elements that would have been familiar to Alfred the Great and his contemporaries, yet appealing to the modern palate. The use of a palm cup as the serving vessel not only pays homage to the naturalistic elements of Anglo-Saxon culture but also invokes the intimate bond between a ruler and his land, underscoring the drink's inspiration. Enjoy this drink as a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of one of England's most celebrated monarchs.

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