Mixology Recipes
The Crackatook
A curse from the Mouse Queen turns a princess into the first nutcracker, and can only be lifted by eating the Crackatook nut.
Notes from Rob Kharazmi, Mixologist at Four Seasons, Whistler:
“We let the syrup infuse for two to three days in order for it to fully absorb the aroma and flavors of the Nutcracker tea, along with additional hazelnut, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon and orange juice. We found letting the tea infuse in the maple syrup overnight gave us the right amount of astringency balanced with the sweetness.”
The Crackatook
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 oz. Nutcracker-Infused Mount Gay Amber (see below)
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3/4 oz. Nutcracker Syrup (see below)
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1/2 oz. Frangelico
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1/2 oz. Lapsang Souchong Maple Syrup (see below)
STEPS
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Mix all the ingredients together.
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Top up with hot water.
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Enjoy!
Nutcracker Syrup
INGREDIENTS
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13 1/2 oz. TEALEAVES Nutcracker Tea, steeped
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1 1/2 oz. Hazelnut, crushed
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1/2 oz. Vanilla Extract
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1 1/2 oz.Caramel
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5 Cinnamon Sticks
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1/2 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
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3 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup (1/1 sugar and water ratio)
STEPS
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Bring all the ingredients to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes.
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Strain.
Lapsang Souchong Maple Syrup
INGREDIENTS
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20 oz. TEALEAVES Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea, steeped
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10 oz. Maple Syrup
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6 1/2 oz. Water
STEPS
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Bring all the ingredients to a boil.
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Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Strain and store cold
Nutcracker-Infused Mount Gay Amber
INGREDIENTS
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6 1/2 oz. TEALEAVES Nutcracker Loose Leaf Tea, steeped
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25 oz. Mount Gay Amber Rum
STEPS
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Combine the tea and rum and leave overnight.
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Re-bottle and enjoy.
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