House Gardenia Mix

The idea of using orgeat for a slightly nutty component came to me when I was looking at Gaby Mlynarczyk’s version of the mix, which browns the butter and uses macadamia nut liqueur. I make orgeat with heavily toasted almonds, so it fits the bill. I’d like to try browning the butter for this recipe, too.

2oz softened unsalted butter

2oz honey

1oz orgeat

2tsp cinnamon syrup

1tsp vanilla bean paste

1tsp allspice dram

Makes enough for ~6 drinks.

Whisk together. Store remainder in the fridge and mix again before using.

Drinks to use it in:

House Pearl Diver

Coffee Grog

Try subbing this in for coconut cream in drinks like the White Cloud

Polynesian Pearl Diver

Pontchartrain Pearl Diver (Latitude 49)

Cold Buttered Rum from Liquid Intelligence

Basically you can do Gardenia, home-spiced rum, and lime juice.

Polynesian Forty Niner from False Idol

3/4oz orange juice

3/4oz lime juice

1/2oz pear brandy

1/2oz madeira

1-1/2oz chai-infused bourbon

Mystery Gardenia

1/2oz fresh lime juice

3/4oz Gardenia mix (I up it to a full ounce)

1 1/2oz “Cuban style” light rum

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Blend with crushed ice, double-strain into coupe glass, garnish with “the finest sprig of mint you can find”.

Hidden Harbor’s Treasure Diver