Mixology Summit 2009, the Sweet Ron Swizzle

I just got back from what has to have been one of the best experiences I have ever had, the Grand Marnier Mixology Summit.

Before I really hunker down and talk about it, I’d thought I’d share one of the drinks I submitted, and made for my consulting lab, the Sweet Ron Swizzle.  This drinks takes a few classic pairings (Herbsaint:Bitters, Orgeat: Rum), and adds a touch of Navan to really drive the Vanilla out of the rest of the ingredients.  Little did I know going into the lab that the Navan formula had recently changed to make it a bit drier.  The good news is, it made the drink better!  There are a lot of sweet ingredients in here, and the drier Navan and a heavy hand of citrus really help to drive the flavor.  I like it, I hope you do too.

Sweet Ron Swizzle

• 2 oz Ron Matusalem 15
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• ½ oz Maple Syrup
• ½ oz Orgeat
• ½ oz Navan
• 2 dash Angostura Bitters
• 4 drops Pastis

Build all ingredients with crushed ice. Swizzle with Lele Stick or bar spoon. Garnish with a ridiculously long Orange Spiral.

Oh, and here’s something fun for you iphone fanatics out there, the GM Cocktails app (link goes to app store).  This little doozy of an app contains all of the winning recipes submitted for the Grand Marnier Mixology Summit.  All of my drinks are in there, and there are a ton of great drinks from all over North America (and occassionally beyond).

Tagged as: Herbsaint, horse neck, lemon juice, maple syrup, Navan, orgeat, pastis, Rum