Naughty Noel

Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Naughty Noel. Given your enthusiasm for previous pear cocktails I’ve shaken up, I have a feeling this combination of rye, amaro, pear juice, and gingerbread syrup is going to get me on the “Nice List” this year.

One benefit of spending all our spare time and disposable income on renovating our house over the past 2+ years is that now we can stage some wider scenes in the photography and videography for the Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar. It also means that we have our tree up and decorated by mid-October.

I’m sure our neighbours think we are Christmas freaks that just can’t get enough of the holiday spirit. Or maybe all the camera gear and lighting equipment in the living room is an indicator that we are PRODUCING something, but maybe they think that’s just a byproduct of our shameless narcissism. Hard to say.

Michael has been quoted as saying, “I love Christmas music,” with a certain childlike wonder that is sure to warm the heart of even the Grinchiest of Grinches or Scroogiest of Scrooge’s. All that to say, I don’t think he’s upset at how early we have to decorate – he may be less keen on the constant state of clutter in the living room though.

I am delighted to say that I’ve finished shooting all of the virtual happy hour episodes and restored the living room to its former glory. Apologies if I’ve broken the fourth wall by telling you that I don’t, in fact, record all the episodes on the day of posting. You gotta batch that kind of content to optimize efficiency.

The blog posts on the other hand…

Be sure to tune into my Instagram Stories tonight at 5 p.m. Eastern for a step-by-step cocktail tutorial on how to make this beautifully balanced cocktail.

Cheers, friends!

Naughty Noel

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Naughty Noel

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Given your enthusiasm for previous pear cocktails I’ve shaken up, I have a feeling this combination of rye, amaro, pear juice, and gingerbread syrup is going to get me on the “Nice List” this year.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Amaro, Let’s Get Blitzen, Rye, Whisky

Servings: 1 drink

Author: Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

• 1 oz rye
• ½ oz Amaro Montenegro
• ¾ oz pear juice
• ½ oz gingerbread syrup
• ½ oz lemon juice
• Garnish: pear fan

Gingerbread Syrup

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp fancy molasses
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger thinly sliced
• 1 tsp whole allspice berries
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into rocks glass over one large ice cube.
3. Garnish with a pear fan.

Gingerbread Syrup

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
2. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Fine strain into an airtight container.
5. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.