Hilary Sheinbaum is the author of “The Dry Challenge,” a book that helps readers tackle Dry January or any other booze-free month. Here, she shares with us two of her favorite non-alcoholic cocktails — The Free Spirited Bee, using Free Spirits Gin, and the Zen Hot Toddy made with Three Spirit Nightcap.
Free Spirited Bee
2 oz Free Spirits Gin
3⁄4 oz honey syrup (2 parts honey – 1 part water)
3⁄4 oz lemon juice
6 blueberries
3 thyme sprigs
Directions
Muddle 2 thyme sprigs and blueberries in a cocktail shaker.
Add the rest of the ingredients with ice.
Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with the remaining thyme.
Zen Hot Toddy
2 fl oz Three Spirit Nightcap
2 barspoons maple syrup
5 fl oz boiling water
Big lemon wheel, studded with 8 cloves
1 star anise
Directions
Stud a whole lemon with lots and lots of cloves before cutting into slices. To stud, pierce holes into the lemon zest with a fork then push cloves in.
Warm your cup with hot water first. Once warm, empty out the water and add ingredients.
Stir briefly to combine.
Serve piping hot.