Hot Tub Time Machine

By ltrodrigu

Inspired by the Up-to-Date, a WWI-era cocktail, this drink becomes a warming after-ski treat with the addition of spicy Orangerie.

Ingredients

• For Ginger Simple Syrup:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large piece ginger, cut into thin rounds
• For Cocktail:
• 2 ounces Orangerie
• 1/2 ounce Amontillado Sherry
• 1/2 ounce ginger simple syrup (see above)
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• ice
• one or two large ice cubes
• orange slice, for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from wsj.com

Preparation

Step 1

To Make Ginger Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add ginger and return to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, let cool and refrigerate.

To Make Cocktail:
Stir Orangerie, Amontillado Sherry, ginger simple syrup and Angostura bitters in a shaker full of ice. Strain into a tumbler over large ice cubes. Garnish with an orange slice.