Royal Mule and "Turn Me On"

Devil Woman
She glances across the room in a way that tells you she's interested but not enough to voice it. She looks like she's from the east, not where they make most of the worlds products but further north where vodka and the cold are embraced like a new born. You know for this catch you're going to have to step up to the plate. A journey lies ahead.  To the copper mine to gather and cast the finest mug not only to aesthetically please but to instantly chill the bewitching cocktail you will soon present. Your offering will need a strong contrast of flavor to coincide with the demeanor of the recipient.  Combining two large commodities of your surroundings will be perfect. To the hills you trek to gather honey then to the flats out west where the purest of salt can be found.  This will be a perfect introduction to the cocktail on the rim of the mug as it is the first thing that will touch her lips. To delve further into the history and personality of your catch you'll need to offer something bitter sweet, full of flavor, yet dry and with a kick at the end...















Royal Mule
The perfect expression of the Russian temperament... the dryness of vodka, the spicy absinthian kick of ginger, the bite of lime finished with refreshing, poignant effervescence. In Russia, they drink beer in the day and vodka at night. This cocktail embodies both in one refreshing slurp. Perfect for a rock show! Being that this week's post pays homage to our home land we decided to throw a warm twist into this classic cocktail known as a Moscow Mule. Just as the Salt Lake City summer sun so routinely beats down on the valley as temperatures soar into the 100's, a dash of something warmly sweet needed to be added. Normally dry and bitter yet with zest and zing that pulls you in wanting to know more about what this enigmatic specimen embodies, we added a touch of pineapple to exemplify the warmhearted nature of the people of SLC. To adorn the cocktail further, aspects of what the city holds had to be added to bring this cocktail home. The honey and salt upon the rim are two local commodities that Salt Lake City prides itself upon. The copper mug is a standard, plus Salt Lake City holds the second largest copper mine in the United States. Eureka!!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 oz Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur*
1 oz lime juice
1/4 oz pineapple juice
Top with alcoholic ginger beer About 2 oz

Method:
Rim the copper mug with honey and salt. First dip the rim into a plate of honey to evenly coat the outside edge, then dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt. Fill the copper mug with pellet ice (if you don't know where to get pellet ice, you can go to your local market or Sonic burgers)
Add all the ingredients. Give it a quick stir and garnish with a lime twist.

*Barrow's Intense Ginger Liqueur
This tasty golden liquid is made with fresh ginger. No extracts, no chemicals, just lots and lots of fresh ginger. This product is handmade in Brooklyn, NY and boasts 22% alc/vol. It's great just over ice or it can play well with many different cocktail ideas. Visit http://barrowsintense.com/ to find out more.

Five Wives Vodka
For this SLC themed cocktail, of course, we had to use a local Utah vodka. What better choice than from a company who so satirically chose to create their product through inspiration of the rich history of the American West. By Ogden's own distillery, Five Wives Vodka is distilled from 100% corn and bottled at 80 proof (40% alc/vol.)

Royal Bliss is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were previously signed to Capitol Records and have released eight studio albums. Royal Bliss has been making their mark across the country for years now. Constant writing, recording and touring have helped build the success of the band. The wide variety of influences from Johnny Cash, Snoop Dogg, Led Zeppelin and the Toadies with everything in between has melded a sound that cannot be denied. Since their debut Royal Bliss' music is played across the country on the most popular Rock radio stations, and has been in heavy rotation ever since. From the on-stage antics of front man Neal Middleton, to the energetic live shows, Royal Bliss continues to win fans over... all over the globe. They recently opened a bar in Murray, Utah aptly named the Royal.

Spring has sprung in SLC and is still teasing us in NYC but where 'er you are, enjoy a frosty Royal Mule at a rock show at the Royal, a picnic or family home evening! Please drink and rock responsibly.

Cheers! 

Naz Darovie!

Henry & Jehiah

T'n'T