Open Sesame
Another flip coming your way today. Gotta make up for all that lost time of my “pre-flip” days. This one is closer to my “core” in that in takes a more culinary approach and evens flirts with some savory flavors. The driving force for this build was the honey sesame cashew orgeat. Ever had those irresistible cashews from @traderjoes? If not do yourself a favor and pick up a bag…or don’t, if your new year’s resolution wasn’t to snack uncontrollably. The oregeat is a syrup made from this top-notch snack.
The backbone is a delicious rye sent by @clydemayswhiskey in conjunction with some amazing barrel-strength aquavit aged in rye barrels. In addition to the orgeat, the sherry brings in some sweetness and highlights the nuttiness of the sesame seeds… as does the actual tahini, of course. That may sound weird, but tahini is similar in many ways to peanut butter and can definitely lean savory or sweet. This drink lands on the sweet side, but there are enough savory notes to make it complex and interesting and absolutely delicious.
Recipe
0.75oz rye whiskey (@clydemayswhiskey, gifted)
0.75oz barrel aged aquavit (@nordenaquavit, gifted)
0.75oz PX sherry (@bodegaslustau)
0.75oz honey sesame cashew orgeat (homemade, DM for details)
Generous teaspoon tahini
1 egg
Shake all ingredients until incorporated (this takes longer than normal due to the tahini). Add ice and shake until frosty. Fine strain into glass rimmed with the sugary bits in the bottom of the cashew bag. Garnish with sesame seeds. Cheers!
