The Golden Hour
Sustenance
15 - 07 - 24
Chase away the chill with The Golden Hour, a blend inspired by Ayurvedic principles and the classic Penicillin drink. This spirited concoction combines the anti-inflammatory powers of turmeric and ginger with Manuka honey, lemon, apple brandy and rum. Creating a cocktail that’s as beneficial as it is delicious — or medicinal, one might say…
Ingredients
45 mls black pepper-turmeric brandy
15 mls Jamaican rum
20 mls fresh lemon juice
10 mls mānuka honey
10 mls ginger syrup
INGREDIENTS
45 mls black pepper-turmeric brandy [make overnight]
15 mls Jamaican rum
20 mls fresh lemon juice
10 mls mānuka honey
10 mls ginger syrup [pre-prepared]
METHOD
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake to chill. Tweak sweet and sour to taste. Strain into a glass over one large ice cube.
BLACK PEPPER-TURMERIC APPLE BRANDY
Peel 40 grams of turmeric root, then thinly slice. Crack 5 grams of black peppercorn. Combine the turmeric, black peppercorn and 1 bottle of apple brandy in a non-reactive container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Strain through cheesecloth.
GINGER SYRUP
Combine 1 part ginger juice to 1½ parts sugar in a blender until the sugar dissolves. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
