I was talking to an old friend today, and she requested that I make a drink named for her. Because of this hubristic request, I shall not name her here, but her initials are CZ.
The Relativist
2 oz Bulleit bourbon
1/2 oz Swedish punsch*
1/2 oz Becherovka
Mix bourbon and punsch over ice, and stir in an Old Fashioned glass. In a brandy snifter, ignite the Becherovka, and, while lit, swirl and pour into the prepared Old Fashioned glass. Agitate to mix.
This really encompasses the woman. She was born of a Swedish mother and a Czech father. Newly American, she's a lover of bourbon. She's fiery and damned agitating when you're trying to debate her. And, more than anything, she's a Protagorean relativist. God save us/God be praised!
*For house-made Swedish punsch (thanks to frederic at Cocktail Virgin and especially to Max Toste), combine
3 parts 1:1 simple syrup
2 parts Batavia Arrack
1 part lemon juice
nutmeg (1/4 tsp grated to 500mL)
cardamom (8 pods to 500mL)
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1 year ago
I'd consider making the Ellestad version (Underhill Lounge) since it keeps better. It is truly sad that we cannot get Swedish Punsch in this country despite it being produced by multiple manufacturers -- the real stuff I have tasted is a different beast than the replicas, but they do function sufficiently well in recipes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, frederic. Do you mean this one:
ReplyDeletehttp://underhill-lounge.flannestad.com/2008/06/29/underhill-punsch-tales-version/
By the way, I'm assuming you're coming to Tales. If you visit Cure again (and you should), drop me a line. I am there 2-3 times a week anyway and would love to meet you while you're in town. Word to the wise: take a cab this time; walking in that neighborhood is VERY dangerous!