The Rosy Acadian
#NSJoyride Cocktail Competition (3 of 5)
#3: Kelsy Chauvin – @Kelsycc
Nova Scotia lays claim to many fine ingredients, and the haskap berry is among the most notable for its juicy sweet-yet-tangy zip, as well as it’s deep blue/purple tint.
And among their many fine spirits, local distillery Ironworks makes both refreshingly light rhubarb liqueur and unique, delicious apple-distilled vodka.
The combination of these three main ingredients shake up perfectly together for a glass of liquid cheer perfect for everything from a summer soiree to winter celebration. Top the drink off with a spritz of lemon juice and soda water, a sprig of mint, and short stalk of rhubarb (in season).
As a native of southern Louisiana, I share the French-Acadian heritage of many Nova Scotians — this cocktail is celebration of that legacy.
Ingredients
| .5 oz | Haskap Juice |
| 1 oz | Ironworks Vodka |
| 1 oz | Ironworks Rhubarb |
| 1 oz | Soda water |
| 1 tsp | Lemon Juice |
| Sprig of mint | |
| Rhubarb |
Directions
- Put Haskap Juice, Ironworks Vodka, Ironworks Rhubarb into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
- Shake well to ensure ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
- Place into a gibraltar and top with soda water and lemon juice.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, lemon wedge and rhubarb.
Recipe provided by: Kelsy Chauvin as part of the #NSJoyRide Nova Scotia Cocktail Competition at 2 Doors Down.
NOTE: We will be featuring all five of the cocktails created by the #NSJoyRide participants over the summer – keep checking back for more recipes and to let us know your favourites! #visitnovascotia