Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is a Margarita-inspired non-alcoholic cocktail that keeps the classic drinks’ best qualities—bright citrus, a touch of sweetness, and a brisk, thirst-quenching finish—while carving out a flavor all its own. Seedlip Notas de Agave lays down an herbaceous, agave-like backbone, and Wilderton Earthen adds a grounding, botanical depth that offers a whisper of mezcal—without the proof. Guava syrup brings tropical roundness, coconut water softens the edges and adds a subtle salinity, and a splash of tonic water snaps everything into focus with a clean, lightly bitter lift. It’s lively, juicy, and just structured enough to scratch the Margarita itch.
Bitter Dancer
1½ ounces Giffard N/A Aperitif
1 ounce Dr Zero Zero AmarNo
½ ounce Mulled Blackcurrant Cordial (recipe follows)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Fee Brothers aromatic bitters
Garnish: 1 lemon twist
Stir all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Mulled Blackcurrant Cordial
2 black peppercorns
8 whole cardamom pods
8 whole cloves
1 star anise
2 whole cinnamon sticks
6 allspice berries
375 grams Ribena Blackcurrant juice
375 grams white sugar
Lightly toast the spices in a skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and lightly crush. (Alternatively, let cool, then transfer to a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.) In a saucepan, combine the spices and blackcurrant juice and bring to a simmer. Add the sugar, reduce the heat to low, and gently heat for 15 to 20 minutes, tasting frequently until the spices have infused the syrup. Pass through a fine-mesh strainer, transfer to a bottle, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.
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