wicked way - a sazerac for gemini
aahh… dear gemini. boundless energy to stir the pot of trouble. she loves a good time. no she loves several good times–all at the same time! this girl’s got a little black book thicker than your yellow pages. fun and exiting to be around, she’s a wicked little heart breaker.
some would say that vanilla is ruled by venus. but due to the lace-like quality of its petals, it can also be viewed as a flower of mercury–and subsequently belongs to gemini. this exotic orchid is known for being one of the most comforting scents to inhale, as gemini is one of the most comfortable sign to share company with. her upbeat attitude is addictive, kind of like vanilla tobacco sazeracs.
source: HO-TINURSERY & orchids and tropicals
WICKED WAY:
2 oz vanilla infused rye whiskey*
1 tsp tobacco syrup*
2 dashes peychaud’s bitters
1/4 tsp pernodshake all ingredients over ice and strain into cocktail glass.
*simmer on stove top for twenty minutes, 1 cup raw organic sugar, 1 cup water, 1 large tobacco leaf. strain into final storage container adding splash of vodka for preservative.
NOTE: teflon coatings have been found to release carcinogens when being heated. i recommend using an uncoated pot. (VIA GREEN GUIDE)
*place one vanilla bean pod, slit in half, in a 750 ml bottle rye whiskey. allow to sit in cool, dark place for 1-3 weeks. strain into final storage container.
recipe created by gwen sutherland kaiser
thanks to WHAT GEEKS EAT for hosting WEEKEND HERB BLOGGING #109.
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Pingback by What geeks eat… » Blog Archive » Weekend herb blog No. 109 - recap — November 19, 2007 @ 3:28 am
Sounds interesting, but I’m not sure about the tobacco syrup. I do agree though that it sounds like something a Gemini would like!
Comment by Kalyn — November 19, 2007 @ 7:03 am
Wow…this is incredibly innovative, and some seductive writing to go with it. Sounds amazing!
Comment by Genie — November 21, 2007 @ 7:50 am
thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Comment by Gwen — November 21, 2007 @ 9:08 am
I can’t wait to try this! hehe
I love Vanilla, whiskey, and tobacco.
You’ve got the Gemini nailed.
Keep it up!
Comment by Microsofty — February 5, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
thanks for the cheer! will do…
Comment by Gwen — February 7, 2008 @ 3:44 am