Inspired by the One Ring forged in the fires of Mount Doom, this irresistible, gold-hued cocktail shakes tequila with hot honey syrup, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and aquafaba, then serves it in a cayenne–demerara–salt–rimmed coupe for a powerful, spicy drink worthy of “My Precious.” (Recipe Below)
All for one ring, The One Ring, The Ring to Rule Them All, My Precious. This cocktail needed to meet some very specific requirements. It must taste like it was forged by the Dark Lord in the fires of Mount Doom; also named, Isildur's Bane, it must be made to be completely irresistible to humans and ultimately lead to their doom; and it must make the wearer/drinker feel invisible and powerful. Enter Tequila. We shake tequila with some hot honey syrup to spice and sweeten it, lemon juice to balance, Angostura Bitters for depth of flavor and a little bit of aquafaba to give the cocktail a textural weight, because "Heavy is the hand that wears it". To give this gold-colored cocktail a spicy sparkle, serve it in a coupe with a rim adorned with demerara sugar, salt and cayenne. Like Gollum, "Bless us and splash us, My Preciousssss!"
My Precious
2 oz (60mL) Reposado Tequila
1 oz (30mL) Hot Honey Syrup
.75 oz (22.5mL) Lemon Juice
.5 oz (15mL) Aquafaba
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Rim:
Honey
1 Tbsp (30g) Sugar in the Raw Sugar Crystals
1 Tbsp (30g) Kosher Salt
.24 tsp (.2g) Ground Cayenne Pepper
Mix 1 Tablespoon Sugar, 1 Table spoon Salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne together. Rim a coupe with honey and then dip into sugar/salt mixture. Spritz coupe with mezcal and place in freezer to chill. In a shaker tin, combine 2 oz tequila, 1 oz hot honey, .75 oz lemon juice, 2 dashes of bitters and .5 oz aquafaba or egg white in a shaker tin, fill with ice, spring, more ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into coupe, and express an orange peel with a flame in front.
Hot Honey Syrup
4 oz (120 mL/113.5 g) Honey
4 oz (120 mL/113.5 g) Water
1 Tbs (30 g) Red Pepper Flakes
Pinch Salt
In a saucepan, combine Honey, Water, Red Pepper Flakes and Salt. Place on medium low heat and stir to combine. Allow to come to a slight boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Fine strain into a syrup container. Store in a cool, dark place.
Aquafaba for Cocktails
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails
1- 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas 1
barspoon Cream of Tartar
Strain out the chickpeas using a fine mesh strainer. Pour chickpea brine in a clean and dry condiment bottle, add 1 tsp cream of tartar and stir gently to combine. Seal and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. * A note on using aquafaba for cocktails: Gently swirl prepared aquafaba before use to redistribute the settled cream of tartar; acid such as citrus juice will be necessary for frothing emulsion.
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Teremana Reposado Tequila
80 proof/40% ABV, NOM 1613
Siete Bucks Spirits
Made from Jalisco region Blue Weber Highlands Agave. This small batch tequila is aged in American whiskey barrels producing oak and vanilla notes in this citrusy, smooth tequila with a slight char.
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Hot Honey Syrup
Easy to make at home, hot honey syrup is a great way to add the flavor of heat that is already balanced by a floral sweetness.
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Lemon Juice
5-6% acidity
Less acidic than lime juice, lemon juice will add enough acidity to brighten flavors without overpowering when balanced with sweetness. Usually our preference when needing acid to emulsify with egg white, aquafaba or cream.
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Aquafaba
An Egg White Substitute for cocktails
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Angostura Aromatic Bitters
89.4 proof/ 44.7 ABV
Angostura Limited
Flavored with several herbs and spices provided a concentration of pie-spice flavors brought out by the bitterness made with gentian root. The caramel color is an additive.
The Fellowship of the Ring Reimagined Through Two Cocktails: Fresh and Botanical- The Shire and the Fiery and Irresistible- My Precious.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring follows Gandalf, Frodo and Samwise Gamgee as the fate of Middle-earth hinges on destroying the One Ring forged by the Dark Lord Sauron. Beginning in the Shire, this epic fantasy inspires Lord of the Rings–themed cocktails, including The Shire, a fresh, earthy drink made with white grapes, Scotch, Lillet Blanc, and herbal bitters. After Bilbo’s 111th birthday, Frodo and Samwise Gamgee embark on a dangerous journey to Mount Doom, joined by Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Merry, and Pippin to form the Fellowship. Representing the Ring’s dark power, the My Precious cocktail blends tequila, hot honey, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and aquafaba for a fiery, irresistible drink inspired by Mount Doom. With iconic characters like Gollum, Nazgûl, and Gandalf, extended editions, and epic storytelling, The Fellowship of the Ring remains a must-watch fantasy movie perfect for themed cocktails and immersive movie nights.
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