Summer in Portland has come early this year. While most
years, June still finds me dressed in my rain jacket and boots, this year I have already shed those garments, trading them in for a sundress and a nice healthy(?) tan. And
though I typically don’t have much use for AC in my car, this year I find
myself wishing for the refrigerated and re-circulated air to blow me down. Yeah, nothing like
black leather in the hot sun with no way of cooling it down other than your own body. Can you say “sticky?" Sit in traffic in a slow moving car for an hour or so and I’m
fairly certain you’ll feel something like a rotisserie chicken. When this
happens to me, my mind immediately goes to Aquaman. But I’m not talking about being rescued by superheroes, I’m speaking the language of savior cocktails. Do you know of a better language?
Aquaman may have been the
most underappreciated Justice League member, who even knows what his superpower
was anyway? And, while Aquaman may not have been the coolest or most memorable of superheroes, THE
Aquaman is definitely the coolest and most memorable drink you’ll ever come across. It's the king of cocktails. The master of the mixed drink. You might even
feel something like a superhero when you drink it (go on, try to communicate with underwater sea-life)… it may not make you swim faster, but at the very least, it will
make you forget all about your stifling commute. What more can you really ask for? Come on, did you really think you'd acquire superhuman powers?
The anise and lime flavors of this cocktail are simply
perfect for an evening cooling off on your deck, but if you’re thinking dinner,
I recommend pairing it with Mexican food. Though Aquavit is traditionally a
Scandavian spirit, the sweet and sour components of the cocktail work surprisingly well with salty fish tacos while at the same time rescuing you from the heat of a spicy salsa.
Mix yourself up a tall one, sit back relax, and then let me know how Aquaman saved the world.
AQUAMAN
Serves 1
Fresh squeezed lime juice
Aquavit (I especially like Krogstad from House Spirits Distillery
based in Portland)
Simple Syrup
Ice
- Add 2 shots each of lime juice, Aquavit and simple syrup into a shaker with ice.
- Shake and pour into a superhero serving glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lime or a float of mint leaves.
- Sit back and let your secret identity take shape.
