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The Blaze

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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz Ketel One Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau or orange curaçao
  • 3/4 oz blod orange and lime juice blend*
  • 3/4 oz spiced hibiscus tea**
  • 1 rosemary sprig, torched
Spiced Hibiscus Tea
  • 16 oz water
  • 10 grams dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole clove buds
  • 1 pinch dried lavender buds
  • 65 grams cane sugar

Method
 

  1. Combine vodka, Cointreau, citrus blend and spiced hibiscus tea in a shaker with ice. 
  2. Shake well, for about 10 to 15 seconds, until well chilled and a little frothy.
  3. Strain into a double-rocks glass over a large format ice cube. 
  4. Carefully torch the fronds on a rosemary sprig and garnish. Cheers!
*For the blood orange and lime juice blend
  1. Combine equal parts Natalie's Blood Orange Juice and fresh squeezed lime juice.
For the spiced hibiscus tea
  1. Combine all ingredients except cane sugar in a small pot over low heat.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  3. Add in cane sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight vessel and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.