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Alaskan Winter | Taste and Tipple

Alaskan Winter

This riff on The Alaska cocktail which first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930 swaps out hard-to-find yellow Chartreuse for a combination of Strega, an herbal Italian liqueur, and a touch of Galliano vanilla liqueur. 

Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Keyword Amaro, Gin, Liqueur
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Lanen

Ingredients

  • 2 grapefruit twists
  • 2 oz dry gin
  • 2/3 oz Strega
  • 1/3 oz Galliano vanilla liqueur
  • 1 tsp gingerbread syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Gingerbread Syrup

  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp 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. Express oils from grapefruit peels into the mixing glass and drop in.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

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. Remove solids and fine strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.