The Story Behind The Frosted Window Panes
Impressed by the opening line of Frank Sinatra’s “The Christmas Walz,” bartender Katie Kennedy, of Cocktail Kingdom and previously of East Harlem’s Contento, designed the Frosted Window Panes to evoke the vacation spirit, however with a slight tropical twist.
Like in lots of traditional tropical drinks, rum and orgeat are middle stage right here, however this isn’t your typical almond-based orgeat. As a substitute, this model is made with toasted hazelnuts and white chocolate, maintaining orgeat’s signature nutty profile, however with a contact of winter flare. Grapefruit and low liqueurs add a stage of bitterness that stability out the wealthy white chocolate, making a harmonious vacation drink. And who can resist a mini sweet cane garnish?
Toasted Hazelnut-White Chocolate Orgeat Elements
- 7 ounces toasted hazelnuts (skins eliminated)
- 7 ounces white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces filtered water
- ½ tsp orange blossom water
- Zest of 1 orange
Toasted Hazelnut-White Chocolate Orgeat Instructions
- Toast hazelnuts within the oven for seven minutes at 450 levels F.
- Take away and let cool.
- Add to a blender with the remainder of the elements and mix on excessive for 60 seconds.
- Pressure by chinois right into a sealed container. Retailer within the fridge.
