Winter's Elixir

This warming cocktail, named Winter’s Elixir, was inspired by the Gypsy medicine used by Giuseppe Capolupo during his days as a touring musician. Infused with the healing powers of echinacea, ginger, and honey, this cocktail offers a soothing and revitalizing experience. The delicate blend of green Chartreuse liqueur, unaged grappa, and a hint of lemon juice creates a harmonious and comforting elixir perfect for the winter season.

Winter's Elixir

A soothing and revitalizing elixir infused with echinacea, ginger, and honey, mixed with green Chartreuse liqueur and unaged grappa. Perfect for the winter season.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.50 oz green Chartreuse liqueur
  • 0.50 oz unaged grappa (such as Nardini) or other white spirit
  • 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz liquid echinacea extract
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring ginger, honey, and 6 oz. water to a simmer, stirring to dissolve honey; remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine Chartreuse, grappa, lemon juice, echinacea extract, and bitters in a warm mug.
  3. Strain the ginger infusion into the mug.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.