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The Wicked Word

The Story

This one is a little crazy. But if you do it right, you look like a cocktail wizard! The key to this “flaming cocktail” is to use Black Sambuca (for the color change element) and to not leave the alcohol aflame too long.

This is a cocktail with a heavy anise flavor, so black licorice fans should be pleased. If you are put off by the Aperol (as I was initially) you needn’t be worried. The combo of the sambuca and the lemon really tamp down the bitterness. I can honestly say this is the first time I’ve appreciated how a bitter spirit like Aperol can enhance an otherwise sweet and tart cocktail.

So be careful with your fire as you enjoy this Anders Erickson Original!!

And here is it in action!!

Cheers!

The Recipe

1.0oz Cognac

1.0oz Aperol

1.0oz Fresh Lemon Juice

1.0oz Black Sambuca (set aflame)

The Build

Add Cognac, Aperol, and Lemon Juice to a shaker

Add ice and shake for 20 seconds

Double strain into a coupe glass

Pour Sambuca into a large tulip style glass

Swirl the sambuca to coat the sides

CAREFULLY, light the liquid on fire with a long match or lighter

Swirl the flaming sambuca to keep lit (do not wait long at this step, or glass will get dangerously hot)

While still aflame, slowly pour the sambuca into the couple glass (turning the pink drink pitch black)

Give the tulip glass a brief shake to put out the flame.

NOTE OF CAUTION: whenever you work with flaming cocktails, have a fire extinguisher handy and don’t mix this after you’ve had a few. Drink responsibly!

Source: Anders Erickson Original Recipe

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Jack Rose

The Story

This cocktail was featured on our first menu in Spring 2023. While some might think it is named after the character’s from the movie Titanic, this cocktail is actually quite old, dating back to the turn of the century. This is a simple THREE INGREDIENT COCKTAIL, so it’s great for beginners. Any Apple Brandy will do for your base, and remember to fresh squeeze whichever juice you decide to use (we like lemon).

For the Grendadine, in the past we would have argued to make your own, as it is very easy to do on the stove (basically pomegranate and sugar), but we got a hold of a couple bottles of Anders Erickson’s Grenadine, and it is AWESOME! So we recommend giving it a try. Here’s the LINK to get a bottle of your very own. And NEVER use Rose’s Grenadine again!

The Recipe

Doubling up again for large coupe (cut in half for a nick and nora)

3.0 oz Apple Jack (or other Apple Brandy)

1.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (or Lime Juice)

1.0 oz Anders Erickson Grenadine

The Build

Add all ingredients to a shake

Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds

Double strain into a chilled coupe glass

Source: Anders Erickson Jack Rose Recipe (slightly modified)