Drinkies: Nectar of the Gods

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.

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. 

Sweet or smoky -- What's your preference for a cocktail flavor profile?