Dungeons and Dragons Cocktails
The Lich King
Dark, thick, and sweet, but hiding fangs beneath its beauty. Everything the dark side should be. The recipe for this cocktail was rediscovered in an ancient tome by Starbat. One must have great fortitude to withstand the double hit of this concoction's tequila and moonshine. The unearthly color and sweetness of the hibiscus syrup and blue curacao are countered with the edge from the ginger lime shrub. The final bit of sorcery is inflicted by the mango habanero sugar rim, a parting shot of a potent mixture.
0.5oz hibiscus syrup
0.5oz blue curacao
1oz silver tequila
1 oz Moonshine
0.25 tsp ginger lime shrub
Mango Habanero sugar to rim the glass
Instructions:
Once you have all the ingredients (see below for pointers on the weirder ingredients), it's really just a matter of sugaring the rim, adding all the other ingredients, and packing in as much ice as possible (for this cocktail, the cold is key to counteract the sweetness of the syrup and complement the heat of the habanero).
For the hibiscus syrup: I started with syrup from a jar of hibiscus flowers in syrup (the flowers are generally added to champagne), added the moonshine, and then let the mixture steep with a hibiscus tea bag for 20 minutes.
For the ginger lime shrub: I made my own, which is a pretty simple process of mixing honey and vinegar with your desired flavors and letting the mixture steep for a week or so. If you don't want to mess with that, you could easily substitute a little apple cider vinegar, or even a little balsamic vinegar.
For the sugar: I bought this from the Spice and Tea Exchange, but this is easily duped by mixing white sugar with a little pepper powder (habanero is preferred, but experimentation is the key to making a better cocktail, so go nuts).
Dragon's Milk
After weeks vanquishing bandits and roaming the realm, an adventurer deserves a quiet drink in a humble tavern. And what better than the fiery and sweet Dragon's Milk to warm your bones on a wintry night? The Loonatic came up with this after wondering which liquor a dragon would prefer. The kick of the tequila pairs well with smoother spice and sweetness of our homemade cinnamon syrup. The half-and-half smooths it out the rough edges, and is very nice when heated on a cool day.
1.5oz tequila
1oz cinnamon syrup
1oz half and half
Cinnamon stick
To an old-fashioned or short glass, stir together the tequila and cinnamon syrup. You can make a cinnamon syrup fairly easily, or use a store-bought cinnamon liqueur. Heat the half and half in a microwaveable mug to hot but not boiling. Carefully add the heated half and half, dribbling it over the back of a spoon. This creates a layer of cream on top. You can add a cinnamon stick for a garnish.
Glamour
If you stand in a woodland clearing under the light of the full moon, would you join the revels of the Fair Folk? Well if you did, they'd probably serve you something like the Glamour. The Glamour was created by Starbat when experimenting with rose liqueur. The crisp herbal hit of the gin supports the delicate florals of the elderflower and rose. To keep it from getting too sweet the lemon juice was added, making it a cousin of the traditional Blue Moon cocktail.
2oz gin
0.5oz elderflower liqueur
0.5oz rose liqueur
0.5oz lemon juice
To a shaker, add ice, the gin, elderflower liqueur, rose liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake for about ten seconds, then strain and pour into a coupe glass. For a little extra something, you can garnish the glass with rose petals, jasmine buds, or other food-grade edible flowers.
Will-o'-Wisp
The night is dark, the swampy ground treacherous. A strange glow appears, perhaps a lantern leading you to safety? I'd recommend staying away from that light, and to have this drink instead. The Will-o'-wisp was conjured by Starbat, who was especially interested in the possibilities of the grapefruit rose vodka. The grapefruit rose vodka has mild floral and citrus flavors, which the other ingredients accentuate. The elderflower liqueur, honey, and rosewater play up the florals; the tequila and lime counters and draws out the citrus and acidity. But to truly give the drink the lightness of a Will-o'-wisp you need the frothiness of the egg white.
1.5oz tequila
1oz grapefruit rose vodka
0.5oz elderflower liqueur
6-7 drops rosewater
1/2 egg white
1 tsp honey
5 drops lime juice
0.5oz blue curacao
1oz silver tequila
1 oz Moonshine
0.25 tsp ginger lime shrub
Mango Habanero sugar to rim the glass
Instructions:
Once you have all the ingredients (see below for pointers on the weirder ingredients), it's really just a matter of sugaring the rim, adding all the other ingredients, and packing in as much ice as possible (for this cocktail, the cold is key to counteract the sweetness of the syrup and complement the heat of the habanero).
For the hibiscus syrup: I started with syrup from a jar of hibiscus flowers in syrup (the flowers are generally added to champagne), added the moonshine, and then let the mixture steep with a hibiscus tea bag for 20 minutes.
For the ginger lime shrub: I made my own, which is a pretty simple process of mixing honey and vinegar with your desired flavors and letting the mixture steep for a week or so. If you don't want to mess with that, you could easily substitute a little apple cider vinegar, or even a little balsamic vinegar.
For the sugar: I bought this from the Spice and Tea Exchange, but this is easily duped by mixing white sugar with a little pepper powder (habanero is preferred, but experimentation is the key to making a better cocktail, so go nuts).
Dragon's Milk
1.5oz tequila
1oz half and half
Cinnamon stick
To an old-fashioned or short glass, stir together the tequila and cinnamon syrup. You can make a cinnamon syrup fairly easily, or use a store-bought cinnamon liqueur. Heat the half and half in a microwaveable mug to hot but not boiling. Carefully add the heated half and half, dribbling it over the back of a spoon. This creates a layer of cream on top. You can add a cinnamon stick for a garnish.
Glamour
2oz gin
0.5oz elderflower liqueur
0.5oz rose liqueur
0.5oz lemon juice
To a shaker, add ice, the gin, elderflower liqueur, rose liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake for about ten seconds, then strain and pour into a coupe glass. For a little extra something, you can garnish the glass with rose petals, jasmine buds, or other food-grade edible flowers.
Will-o'-Wisp
The night is dark, the swampy ground treacherous. A strange glow appears, perhaps a lantern leading you to safety? I'd recommend staying away from that light, and to have this drink instead. The Will-o'-wisp was conjured by Starbat, who was especially interested in the possibilities of the grapefruit rose vodka. The grapefruit rose vodka has mild floral and citrus flavors, which the other ingredients accentuate. The elderflower liqueur, honey, and rosewater play up the florals; the tequila and lime counters and draws out the citrus and acidity. But to truly give the drink the lightness of a Will-o'-wisp you need the frothiness of the egg white.
1.5oz tequila
1oz grapefruit rose vodka
0.5oz elderflower liqueur
6-7 drops rosewater
1/2 egg white
1 tsp honey
5 drops lime juice
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