Petite but strong, the sweet raspberry notes come to the forefront in this martini-style whiskey cocktail. Amaretto, the Italian liqueur of love, then appears while vanilla comforts like a family’s love. The delicate port sipper delivers the Love Potion: Family Edition. Enjoy the warm embrace of the golden hue with your loved ones by the fireplace. (See the inspiration for Love Potion here.)
1 serving
Ingredients
5 teaspoons raspberry liqueur
3 teaspoons Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey
3 teaspoons vanilla-flavored vodka
1 teaspoon Amaretto di Saronno
Ceylon (true) cinnamon powder, a dash for garnish (optional for an extra touch)
Equipment
Mixing jug or glass-half of Boston shaker
Bar spoon
Hawthorn strainer
Port sipper or small martini glassware (3 ounces or less), for service
Preparation
Chill the glassware and ingredients until ready for use.
Make the cocktail:
Place all the ingredients into the mixing jug, add large pieces of ice, and stir with a bar spoon for about 15 seconds until well chilled. Using the strainer, pour the mixture into the glassware. Add a dash of powdered cinnamon for garnish.
[Mixologist’s notes: For the raspberry liqueur, we use framboise des hautes cotes de Bourgogne, or raspberry cream from the high coast of Burgundy. We also prefer a “true” Ceylon cinnamon powder, which has a more distinct flavor and texture than cheaper varieties. If you prefer to make your own vanilla-flavored vodka, we recommend you macerate it with Pacific Bourbon vanilla.]
Serve immediately.
Variation
You could prepare 10 servings in a mixing jug (with a capacity of at least 20-25 ounces), chilled in the fridge well in advance. Each jug could conveniently be used to serve the cocktail directly into the port sippers. Portions per jug are approximately as follows:
8 ounces & 5 1/3 teaspoon raspberry liqueur
4 ounces & 2 2/3 teaspoon Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey
4 ounces & 2 2/3 teaspoon vanilla-flavored vodka
2 ounces & 1 1/3 teaspoon Amaretto di Saronno
Recipe and photo by Damian Sim
