Rhymes With Orange Recipe
St. George California Citrus Vodka, Oatrageous Bourbon Cream, Mathilde Pêche liqueur, Licor 43, Orange Bee Pollen
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Mocktail (Non‑alcoholic version)
Method
Cocktail
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Build and shake
In a shaker tin, add the St. George California Citrus Vodka (1.5 oz), Oatrageous Bourbon Cream (0.5 oz), Mathilde Pêche liqueur (0.75 oz), Licor 43 (0.5 oz), fresh orange juice (1 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.25 oz), and simple syrup (0.25 oz). Add 6 ice cubes to the shaker.
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the exterior is well‑chilled and slightly frosted. The bourbon cream benefits from a firm shake to emulsify with the spirits and juices.
- 4
Fine strain
Empty the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove tiny ice shards and any pulp for a silky texture.
- 5
Express orange oil
Hold an orange peel over the drink and give it a quick firm squeeze to express the oils across the surface, then run the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass (or discard if you prefer a cleaner look).
- 6
Garnish with bee pollen
Lightly sprinkle 1 teaspoon of orange bee pollen in the center of the cocktail. Use a small spoon to mound it gently so it floats as a bright textural accent. If the pollen sinks, spoon a tiny bit onto the orange peel and rest it on the surface.
- 7
Optional finish
For an extra visual cue, add an edible microflower or a thin fresh peach slice to the rim or floated gently on the pollen. Serve immediately.
Mocktail (Non‑alcoholic)
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Prepare glass
Chill a coupe or other serving glass as above.
- 9
Build and shake
In a shaker, combine oat milk with a splash of vanilla (1.5 oz), peach nectar (1 oz), orange blossom iced tea or orange juice (1.5 oz), non‑alcoholic vanilla‑citrus cordial or simple syrup (0.5 oz), and fresh lemon juice (0.25 oz). Add 6 ice cubes.
- 10
Shake and strain
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds to chill and slightly aerate. Double‑strain into the chilled glass to remove ice shards.
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Garnish
Express an orange peel over the top, run it on the rim, and lightly sprinkle the bee pollen (about 1 tsp) in the center. Add an optional microflower or peach slice and serve immediately.