Duck Duck Goose Recipe

Time2h

Serves2

Duck Fat washed Old Overholt Rye & Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Aquavit, Orange & Carrot Syrup, Local Blood Orange Bitters, Arugula

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Duck Fat
Melt the duck fat in a small saucepan over low heat. Once liquid, let it cool slightly.
2
Wash the Spirits
In a large jar, combine the Old Overholt Rye and Monkey Shoulder Scotch. Add the melted duck fat and stir gently. Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
3
Strain the Mixture
After 24 hours, place a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth over a bowl. Pour the contents of the jar into the strainer to separate the fat from the spirits. Discard the solidified duck fat and transfer the washed spirits back to the bottle.

4
Make the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the diced carrots, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are soft and the mixture thickens.
5
Strain the Syrup
Once thickened, remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Let it cool before using.

6
Mix the Drink
In a shaker, combine 60 ml of the duck fat washed spirits, 30 ml of the carrot and orange syrup, and 10 dashes of local blood orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
7
Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a small handful of fresh arugula floated on top.