Human Nature Cocktail

Human Nature Cocktail

The talented folks at Baker’s in Sunset Hill shared this cocktail with us as a perfect fall elixir. The herbal, eucalyptus aroma of fresh bay leaf, paired with Élixir Combier’s warming spices (nutmeg, cardamom, saffron), make for a drink that is simultaneously fruity, herbal and gently spiced.

As Baker’s Sara Crissman says of the drink, “It’s like holding on to the very last of summer’s gifts to us sun worshippers.”

You may have to hunt a bit for some of the ingredients, but trust us, it’s worth it. Cheers!

Ingredients:
3 ounces Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin
1 ounce bay leaf syrup (recipe follows)
½ ounce Élixir Combier
1 ounce lime juice
8 dashes Fee Bros. Rhubarb bitters
Fresh bay leaves and Luxardo cherries, for garnish

For The Bay Leaf Syrup

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
5 fresh bay leaves

Instructions:
In a shaker with ice, shake all ingredients for 10 seconds. Pour into two Nick and Nora glasses. Garnish with cherry and bay leaf.
For The Bay Leaf Syrup:
In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar and bay leaves over medium until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the bay leaves steep in the syrup until fully cooled. Strain out the leaves before using