 | Faithful Friends1 drink Jonathan Stanyard (IG: @thebittergringo) / Owner, The Bitter Gringo Co. Seattle, WA; Photo by Jonathan Stanyard |
| For the Cocktail: | |
| • | 1 3/4 oz. Orange Infused Steel Dust Vodka |
| • | 1/4 oz. Five Spice Yellow Chartruese |
| • | 3/4 oz. The Perfect Purée Yuzu Luxe Sour blend, thawed |
| • | 3/4 oz. Spiced Cranberry Syrup |
| • | 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice |
| For the Orange Infused Steel Dust Vodka: | |
| • | 200ml Steel Dust Vodka |
| • | 1 orange peel |
| Method for the Orange Infused Steel Dust Vodka: | |
| 1. | Combine all ingredients and infuse for 48 – 72 hours. |
| 2. | Strain and store in an airtight container. |
| For the Spiced Cranberry Syrup: | |
| • | 1 oz. vodka |
| • | 1 cup sugar |
| • | 1 cup boiled water |
| • | 1 lb. fresh cranberries |
| • | 2 star anise |
| • | 4 allspice berries |
| Method for the Spiced Cranberry Syrup: | |
| 1. | Combine sugar, water and cranberries in a pot. |
| 2. | Add star anise and allspice. |
| 3. | Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 15 minutes. |
| 4. | Strain into a container and stir in vodka. |
| For the Five-Spice Yellow Chartreuse: | |
| • | 200ml Yellow Chartreuse |
| • | 1 tsp. Chinese Five-Spice |
| Method for the Five-Spice Yellow Chartreuse: | |
| 1. | Combine ingredients and let infuse for 24 hours. |
| 2. | Strain through a paper coffee filter and store in an airtight container. |
| Method for the Cocktail: | |
| Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain over a large ice cube in your favorite cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick. | |