Laver of Love Festive Cocktail (or Mocktail) Recipe

Directions

Infused Spirit

1. Pour 8 oz Gin or Vodka into a jar with an airtight lid

2. Add the 1/8 Cup Laver

3. Seal and store for 12-24 hours

Infused Syrup

1. Bring Water, Sugar, Rosemary, & Cardamom Pods to a simmer in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved

2. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes

3. Add the Laver

4. Allow to cool completely

5. Strain out the Rosemary and Laver

6. Use right away or store in an airtight container for up to a week

Crafting the Cocktail (makes 2 cocktails)

1. Strain the Laver from the Vodka or Gin

2. On a small plate combine 2 tsp Kelp Powder & 2 tsp Sugar

3. Moisten the rims of two rocks glasses with a small amount of grapefruit juice

4. Invert the glasses and dip into the Kelp-Sugar mixture, set aside

5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice

6. Pour in 4 oz of Infused Gin or Vodka

7. Add 2 oz Infused Syrup

8. Add ½ Cup Grapefruit Juice

9. Shake to combine

10. Strain into the rimmed glasses filled with fresh ice

11. Top with a splash of Prosecco

12. Garnish with a Grapefruit twist, a piece of Laver, and a sprig of Rosemary

Crafting the Mocktail

1. Rim two rocks glasses with Kelp-Sugar mixture, set aside

2. Fill a shaker with ice

3. Add 3 oz Infused Syrup

4. Add ½ Cup Grapefruit Juice

5. Shake to combine

6. Pour ice and all into the glasses

7. Fill with seltzer

8. Garnish with a Grapefruit twist, a piece of Laver, and a sprig of Rosemary