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cocktail with james creek cider garnished with a slice of orange and a candied hibscus flower

James Creek Orange Harvest Moon

a refreshing blend of spicy honey and orange mixed with vodka and gin and a splash of James Creek cider

Course Drinks
Keyword apple cider, cloister honey, gin, honey, James Creek Ciderhouse, orange, vodka
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 4 oz your favorite vodka or gin My local North Carolina go-to's for this one are TOPO Distillery Vodka, Chemist Spirits Navy style Gin, or Sutler's Distillery Gin
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Cloister Honey arbol infused honey
  • 2 slices fresh orange seeds removed
  • 2 slices fresh apple seeds removed
  • 1 candied roselle blossom, this is an edible hibiscus flower

Instructions

  1. Pour vodka, OJ and honey into the glass; stir till the sugar or honey melt.

  2. Add orange and apple slices  to the glass. Top with ice

  3. Pour James Creek Cider House Harvest Moon cider to the top of the glass.

  4. Garnish with the candied roselle and, if you would like, a spring or fresh mint.  Cheers!

Recipe Notes

red hibiscus blossomsLocal roselle blossoms are available at area farmers markets in and around Charlotte until we see the first frost. These blooms came from Seven Sisters Farm and are at the SouthEnd Market at Atherton and the Uptown Farmers market.

To make your own candied roselle, use a pairing knife to pop out the seed in the center of the blossom. Reserve.  Blend together a mix of equal parts sugar and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer until the mix forms a syrup. Add the seedless roselle blooms and allow them to steep in the simmering liquid for 15-20 mins. Remove from heat. Cool. Store candied blossoms and syrup in a jar in the refrigerator. For a tasty add on - add 2-3 springs of fresh mint to the syrup as you add the roselle.