Nightshade

Nightshade is our evening twilight indulgence, where deep yet delicate flavors come to life. Bourbon infused with sweet cacao nibs imparts rich notes of tobacco, chocolate, and leather, and Cara Cara oranges bring a smooth, mellow sweetness. Sirene Americana Rosso adds floral complexity, balancing the mix with bittersweet hints of rose, coriander and red currant.

These bold ingredients come together to create a dark, striking cocktail…but there’s more! Through the magic of milk clarification, we soften the rough edges, dial down the intensity, and transform it into a clear, creamy, and irresistibly smooth low-ABV drink, perfect for leisurely sipping.

Let’s Make Nightshade

Left to right, Cara Cara orange juice, pecan shortbread cookies, bourbon infused with sweet cocoa nibs and lactic acid solution. The cookies are used to flavor the milk for clarification in the White Lotus and are optional for Nightshade. The lactic acid solution used to increase the acidity of the cocktail enough for efficient curdling.

It’s not pretty, but this is what it looks like after curdling and settling, before the final steps of straining. Follow the instructions and create the gorgeous, smooth and delicious cocktail below.

Read about the delicious White Lotus HERE for details about the chemistry of the milk clarification process. Print