Gypsy Remedy Shake-up

This Winter’s Truce cocktail combines the healing properties of echinacea, ginger, and honey with the herbal and citrus flavors of Chartreuse, grappa, and lemon. Inspired by the Gypsy medicine of a touring musician, this elixir offers a soothing and revitalizing experience.

Gypsy Remedy Shake-up

A healing blend of echinacea, ginger, honey, and herbal spirits, the Winter’s Truce cocktail brings a touch of Gypsy medicine to your glass.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 0.50 oz green Chartreuse liqueur
  • 0.50 oz unaged grappa (such as Nardini) or other white spirit (such as white whiskey)
  • 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz liquid echinacea extract
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 oz water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer chopped ginger, honey, and 6 oz. water, stirring to dissolve honey; then let it steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine Chartreuse, grappa, lemon juice, echinacea extract, and bitters in a warm mug.
  3. Strain ginger infusion into the mug.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.