Inspired by the warm and wild spirit of Hagrid, this forest-themed cocktail combines smoky Bourbon and Mezcal with lime, pineapple juice, and cinnamon syrup, served in a rosemary-smoked glass and garnished with a flaming rosemary sprig to evoke his cozy, untamed charm. (Recipe Below)
The lovable and unorthodox half-giant, Hagrid. His somewhat feral and unkempt look of the forest inspired flavors. First, we smoke out a rocks glass with a fresh rosemary sprig and combine Bourbon and Mezcal for the smoky, charred, and cedar flavors that are brought out with the Lime and Pineapple Juice. To sweeten and warm up the cocktail and to bring in a sense of coziness like Hagrid's cabin, we use Cinnamon Simple Syrup to bring up the herbal notes. Finally, garnish it with the fresh rosemary spring, flamed up like Hagrid's beard when his baby dragon, Norbert sneezed. This cocktail is gently sweet and warm, set in fresh and charred flavors of the forest, just like Hagrid.
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Hagrid
1.5 oz Bourbon
1.5oz Mezcal
.25 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Pineapple Juice
.5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Dropper Saline
Rosemary Sprig
Smoke a rocks glass by slapping and flaming a rosemary spring. Combine in a mixing glass 1.5 oz Bourbon, 1.5 oz Mezcal, .5 oz Lime Juice, .5 oz Pineapple Juice, .5 oz Cinnamon Syrup, a dropper of saline and 2 dashes of walnut bitters. Add mixing ice and stir for 2 minutes. Strain into smoked rocks glass, Rub the Rosemary and add into drink .
Cinnamon Syrup
4-5 Cinnamon Sticks
6 oz (180mL/187.5 g) Water
.5 cup (100 g) Cane Sugar
In a small saucepan, combine Cinnamon Sticks and Water. Heat on medium low heat until boiling. Cover and reduce to low and allow to simmer for 30-60 minutes. Remove Cinnamon Sticks and add sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Pour into a syrup bottle. Store in a cool, dark place.
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Four Roses Bourbon
80 proof/40% ABV
Four Roses Distillery LLC/Kirin Brewery Company
Four Roses uses two different mash bills of neutral grains and five yeast strands to compose 10 different varieties of Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The various blends are noted on the bottle in a four letter acronym and can be matched up with its expected flavor profile on the Four Roses website.
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Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
84 proof/42% ABV
Pernod Ricard Group
Made from a blend of Espadin Agaves which are roasted in underground ovens, fermented and twice distilled. It has an earthy smoky flavor that lingers with herbal and spice notes at the front of the palate and a slight bite at the end.
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Pineapple Juice
4-6% Acidity
Similar to Lemon Juice in acidity, but significantly more natural sugars which leaves a naturally balanced juice if freshly pressed. It is highly recommended to test the sweetness of the juice before adding additional sweeteners.
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Lime Juice
6% - 8.5% Acidity
Lime juice is generally the most acidic of the citrus fruit juices used cocktails. The high acidity can help balance flavors and smooth bitterness as well as astringent flavors of high-spirited or unfiltered alcohol. Limes that have had more time to ripen will render a more concentrated and sweeter flavor with floral notes adding complexity to a cocktail. It is advisable to taste your fresh-pressed juice and adjust added sweeteners accordingly.
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Salt
Salt is a great flavor changer. It can balance sweetness and bitterness, smoothing out a cocktail. It can also enhance citrus flavor and acidity without the need for more acid. It is most commonly used in rimming cocktail glasses, but a sprinkle in the cocktail shaker can really impact a cocktail. Make it into a saline solution to enhance stirred cocktails.
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Cinnamon Syrup
Cinnamon is a common spice around the world known for bringing out flavors while contributing an earthy and warming spice flavor. A cinnamon syrup is one of the easiest ways to deliver cinnamon flavor to a beverage for ease of mixing and balance of sweetness. v
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