THE SCURVY STOPPER

"Old Grog" was the officer who put water in sailors’ rum rations. The Scurvy Stopper is a *new* grog—spicy, sweet, and sour!

Ingredients

2 oz. Unsinkable Bourbon

¾ oz. honey syrup (or just some honey!)

¾ oz. fresh grapefruit juice

¾ oz. fresh lime juice

2 oz. soda water

Method:

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

2. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill.

3. Strain into a chilled Collins glass and fill with crushed ice.

4. Top with soda water and stir once gently to combine.

5. Garnish with a healthy bouquet of mint and a reusable straw.

Honey Syrup (Yield: ½ qt.)

Ingredients

1 cup honey

½ cup water

Method:

1. Combine the honey and water in a medium-sized pot.

2. Bring to a simmer and stir until the water and honey are fully incorporated.

3. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and keep refrigerated to store.