Royal Treatment
Royal Treatment : noun – very elaborate and attentive treatment
This is how we approach everything here at Port Chilkoot Distillery. We don’t cut corners and we pay attention to all of the details. We research what we are doing and look towards ways to improve all areas of our craft. This week, we took The Southside, a crisp, refreshing cocktail with a heavy lime base and a touch of simple syrup and mint, and added a sweet blueberry twist. After all, it is blueberry season here in Haines. We made a blueberry lemon preserve that adds a bit of sweetness and beautiful color to this drink. Come by the tasting room this week to try it, or make it at home!
Recipe:
1.5 oz 50 Fathoms Gin
.75 oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Simple Syrup
1 teaspoon Blueberry Preserve
4 Mint Leaves
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Add all ingredients to mixing tin with ice and shake. Strain into a coupe and garnish with 3 blueberries and fresh mint sprig.
Blueberry Lemon Preserve Recipe:
2 cups Blueberries
2 cups Granulated Sugar
½ of a Lemon
Add blueberries and lemons to a jar and muddle briefly to release juices. Add sugar and shake until sugar is incorporated. Shake or stir daily until a thick, rich syrup is formed. Place in refrigerator after it has fully matured (after about 1 week).