Tiki is more than just rum. Botanical spirits (especially gin) played a role in some of the early classics from Trader Vic like his version of the Sling and the Royal Hawaiian. Later in the return of tiki, aquavit (a Scandianavian botanical spirit whose main profiles are caraway and dill) came into the picture with drinks like the Norwegian Paralysis from Smuggler's Cove.
Allen Katz, founder of NY Distilling Co (maker of Dorother Parker Gin and Svöl Aquavit) will take us through applications and ideas around these spirits in tiki cocktails.
Sponsored by Svöl Aquavit
Shake first 4 ingredients over ice. Add Prosecco. Strain into a collins glass with fresh ice.
To make lemon verbena syrup: Simmer 1 cup Demerara sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is dissolved. Add 1 tbsp lemon verbena. Let stand 40 minutes. Transfer to a quart container, cover, and refrigerate.
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