The Vold The Beautiful Recipe

Combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 0.5 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger and 1 tablespoon orange zest to the pan.

Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Maintain a low simmer for 4–5 minutes to infuse flavors; do not boil vigorously.

Remove from heat and let steep, covered, for 20–30 minutes to deepen ginger-orange character.

Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on solids to extract flavor. Discard solids and stir in 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice if using. Cool completely. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Chill glass

Place an old-fashioned glass in the freezer or fill with ice water to chill while you mix.

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz tequila blanco, 0.5 oz amaro, 0.5 oz chilled cold brew coffee, and 0.5 oz ginger-orange syrup.

Add 0.25 tsp chicory bitters or tincture (or 1/4 tsp chicory coffee liqueur) and 1 dash of angostura or orange bitters, if using.

Add plenty of ice to the mixing glass and stir briskly for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a slightly more aerated texture, shake briefly (6–8 seconds) with ice and then strain over fresh ice.

Discard ice or water from the chilled glass and place one large ice cube in it.

Strain the mixed cocktail over the large ice cube.

Express an orange twist over the drink to release oils, rub the rim with the twist if desired, and drop the twist into the glass as garnish.

Serve immediately.