Welcome to Drinking the World; my thoughts on fine libations, special spirits, and fabulous cocktails. My name is Jonathan M. Forester and I'm a food & beverage writer / consultant, and formerly partner in a winery and brewery in Maine. Now, my new partner and I are currently in the process of starting an artisanal, farm distillery located on 370 acres in New York State called Dutch's Spirits. We will be specializing in premium, hand-made spirits. These will include bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey, peach and apple brandy, a variety of aged rum, gin, liqueurs, and cocktail bitters.
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Ca Mau Cooler
By Jonathan M. Forester on Aug 17, 2009 | In Cocktail Revolution, Cocktail Hour (Recipes)
On a really hot day like today you need something to cool you off that's refreshing and with a bit of spice. So in honor of a hot and steamy city in Vietnam, where the temperature and humidity can both hit 99, here's the Ca Mau Cooler.
Ca Mau Cooler
2 oz gin
1.25 oz ginger syrup (1 part ginger juice to 1 part sugar)
1 very small, seedless, slice of jalapeno pepper (This can be omitted if you don't want the added spice. But I feel that if you are going to sweat, it might as well be worth it.)
1/2 handful of cilantro
.75 oz lime juice
Muddle well. Shake very well and double strain into a 12 oz glass, add 4-6 oz seltzer, stir gently, and top with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Drink. Repeat as needed.
