Today marks #Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” the first nationally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. To recognize the day, our Bar & Mixology Associate, Ugo Okworogwo, created a special recipe called Opal's Tea. This drink pays homage to the traditional 'Red drink' or 'Red drank' often served at Juneteenth gatherings. This tradition is derived from West African culture, where guests are welcomed into homes and served red-colored beverages, typically made from hibiscus flower petals. In many West African cultures, the color red symbolizes strength, spirituality and transition. We hope you give this special cocktail a try! Ingredients: 4 dashes Aromatic bitters 2 dashes smoked bitters .5 part lemon juice .5 part ginger syrup .25 part spiced hibiscus berry syrup 1.5 parts pineapple juice .5 part Sorel liqueur 1.5 parts Jim Beam Preparation: 1. Add aromatic bitters, smoked bitters into a cocktail shaker. 2. Squeeze juice from a lemon, add ginger syrup, spiced hibiscus berry syrup, pineapple juice and Sorel liqueur. 3. Add Jim Beam Bourbon. 4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until everything is mixed together. 5. Pour the cocktail into a glass through a strainer. Enjoy responsibly! #DrinkSmart
Traditionally the red came from Strawberries but I can see this being a refreshing alternative.
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3moThis sounds delicious and a wonderful way to pay homage to an important holiday and celebrate heritage.