I’m fortunate to have a photographic memory for tastes and scents. This helps me in mixology because I’m influenced not by fast food flavors, but ones on a global basis. You see, when one spends a good amount of time traveling and not eating in American hotels, you tend to learn something about flavor and how memory fits into the equation of how flavors work together.
If you want another lazy seltzer, flavor and memory are unimportant. So no amount of concentrate is going to make that drink palatable. But take a craft beverage, add a thoughtful amount of the best ingredients that money can buy, and combine them in a way that unlocks memories of the first time you tasted a given recipe? That is what makes the efforts of Iconic Tonics resonate with not only your taste buds but your dreams as well. And that is what a good beverage does. It offers you an alternative to industrialized experiences. I come from Craft Spirits and although I don’t drink hard alcohol any longer and haven’t in some time, I will say that the art of mixology is never forgotten, just examine the work of Jerry Thomas! You could say he is a great influence upon me. And another person, Beach Bum Berry, who influenced a generation of Tiki Bars and party people. I am deeply influenced by the rum lore of the Caribbean and the Beach Bum Berry classic named the Zombie Cocktail is one of my favorites in the repertoire of rum soaked classics. I on the other hand have reinvented the classic, with Cannabis instead of rum- because there is nothing elegant about a Sailor’s Hangover. And a THC infused Rum punch, without the rum? Essential. You don’t need it. You won’t miss the rum, I promise!
A thing of Rare Beauty.
Why use the best ingredients? I believe we have a social responsibility to eat simply, drink healthier, and enjoy life- without liquor. At Iconic Tonics we are uniquely geared to the traditional reinventions of the classics of mixology and we are also able to harness your wildest dreams in flavor... To make your dreams come true as well. Why?
Because we dream in flavor and sipping our unique craft beverages and the very special ones, the ones we consult upon are magical in many ways.
We can make your dreams come alive, one sip at a time.
The only thing holding you back is your imagination!
A Simple LYB, a garage rock n’ roll, yet sailor-influenced Rum Punch- without the Rum... But with THC. And you decide how much you want. I wouldn’t go over 25 mg per drink, but then again, that’s up to you. Cheers!
I use the Ardent to decarb my cannabis (no more burnt batches) and I recommend the Levo2 to infuse the simple syrup with a crazy amount of ouid or Delta 9.
Ingredients for five or six thirsty lost rock and roll stars... who have been too long at sea:
- 4 oz. Grilled Pineapple Juice- Slice pineapple into rounds and grill until marked, cool and juice
- 2 oz. Each: Freshly squeezed tangerine, mango, orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit and sour cherry juice
- 1 oz. Orgeat – almond flavoring
- 3 oz. Demerara Simple Syrup, infused with THC
Good ice that doesn’t taste like the fridge. *put large cube ice trays in double freezer bags, no...... it won’t be perfectly clear ice, but then again it won’t taste like last week’s garlic pasta lurking in the back of the fridge...*
Angostura Bitters
Prep:
- Combine all juices in a Boston Shaker with the orgeat (fill the shaker ¾ of ice)
- Shake darned hard for fifteen or so seconds
- Double Strain into a couple old fashioned glasses with a couple of your fancy ice cubes
- Garnish with grilled pineapple spears
- Dot with Angostura and serve.
How much THC? That is up to you, my friends. Don’t destroy yourself!
Warren Bobrow is a master mixologist and author of 6 beverage books on cannabis cocktails, mocktails, and tonics. He is also the CEO & Co-Founder of Klaus - Ready-to-drink functionally-infused cocktails. With extensive expertise and creativity, Warren brings valuable insight and creativity to our team and clients at Harmony Craft Beverages. If you're interested in working with Warren on your next beverage innovation, reach out to Harmony Craft Beverages today!
