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7/13/2018

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Nectar of the Gods cocktail
Ilise calls this Nectar of the Gods but you can call it Nectarine Rum Smash
Yes, we might be putting this drink on a pedestal with a name like Nectar of the Gods, but on the other hand, you gotta call it like you see it. Or taste it. This is the good stuff.
 
The Occasion: This adult beverage will meet all of your summer sipping needs. 
​The Playlist: Sometimes there’s a nice, clear connection between the recipe and the musical pairing. This time it’s only a dotted line.
​The name of the cocktail – Nectar of the Gods – made me think of the ‘Hammer of the Gods’ lyric in Led Zeppelin’s amazing rocker, Immigrant Song. ​And here we are. Play this one extra loud as you read on. ​
The Recipe: Sprung from the creative brain of our house mixologist Ilise, this cocktail is a variation on her recipe from Summer 2016, the Grilled Peach Bourbon Smash. Also worth a look-see.

What Makes it Special: It’s the smoked rum which gives this drink a complex and flavorful twist. We use the Stolen brand and enjoy it very much. Click on the photos to enlarge them and read the captions.
Nectar of the Gods cocktail
Nectar of the Gods cocktail
Nectar of the Gods cocktail
Nectar of the Gods cocktail
The Verdict: This cocktail has a darker, more complex personality than you might expect from a summertime rum drink. Still fruit-forward, the smoky Stolen rum adds some welcome depth to the drink. If you prefer a lighter, sweeter rum instead, go for it. Use fresh, local nectarines and you can’t go wrong with this tasty tipple! 
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Nectar of the Gods aka Nectarine Rum Smash
Recipe by Ilise Goldberg
Yield: 1 cocktail
 
INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 ounces Stolen Smoked Rum
  • 1 ½ ounces Nectarine Simple Syrup (recipe below)
  • ½-ounce Lemon Juice
  • Small handful of Mint Leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1-2 dashes Bitters
  • Nectarine Slices for garnish
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Combine the nectarine simple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add a small handful of mint leaves and muddle.
  • Add smoked rum and ice and shake until chilled. 
  • Pour the drink into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Add one to two dashes of bitters.
  • Garnish with a slice of nectarine and a sprig of mint.
 
Nectarine Simple Syrup:
  • 5 Large Nectarines cut in cubes
  • 1 cup of Water
  • ½ cup of Sugar
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  • In a saucepan over high heat, combine the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the nectarine chunks and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Once the fruit is nice and tender use a potato masher to mash the fruit and release as much juice as possible. 
  • Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool completely.
  • Strain the syrup into a container and store it for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. 
  • This recipe yields approx. 24 oz of simple syrup.
  • If making far in advance, the simple syrup freezes well. 
Nectar of the Gods cocktail
Sweet or smoky -- What's your preference for a cocktail flavor profile?
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