A few weeks ago, I reunited with dear friends in Austin for a girls weekend. We shopped South Congress, strolled Town Lake, hit the Austin Farmers Market, watched movies, and cooked and ate in. It was good for my soul.
At the farmers market, we spent a good thirty minutes at the Shrub Drinks stand. According to the San Antonio-based company, shrub is an aromatic syrup made from fruit or herb and flower extracts, that is stirred into water and served over ice. These artisanal drinking vinegars come in great Texas flavors like Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit, Uniquely San Antonio Loquat, Prickly Pear, and Tomatillo Lime Serrano. I went for the loquat and have been loving it with sparkling water and sparkling wine ever since. I found this recipe on their site for a special occasion.
2 ounces Caña Brava Panamanian Rum (or other light rum or rhum agricole)
2 dashes Orange Bitters
¼ fresh Lime, squeezed, then dropped into shaker
Orange wheel, or swath, garnish
Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into chilled old fashioned glass. Garnish with orange wheel or swath of orange peel twisted to release oils and dropped into glass. Serve up or over ice, as you like.
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