Inspired by the story of Adam & Eve eating the forbidden apple, Don’t Call Jo is named after Jophiel, which was the name of the angel that was called to expel these two from heaven.
Recipe: Reece Sims (Vancouver, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims
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This cocktail is part of Reece’s Guest Shift at Laowai in July 2024.
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Adam and Eve, according to the Bible, are the first humans created by God, placed in the Garden of Eden, and are central to the story of humanity’s fall from grace. Eve, followed by Adam, ate the forbidden apple from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the introduction of sin into the world.
Speaking of sin, this sinfully delicious cocktail is made with Angel’s Envy Bourbon and apple-based Calvados, bringing you a spirit forward new age classic, inspired by an old world story.
Don't Call Jo
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Fruity, Sweet, Creamy
Ingredients
1.5 oz Angel's Envy Bourbon
0.5 oz Calvados
0.33 oz Cedar Syrup*
2 dashes Angostura
1 dash Celery Bitters
Garnish: Green Chartreuse Rinse & Lemon Twist
Directions
- Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 10-15 seconds until chilled and diluted.
- Spritz or rinse your glass with green chartreuse
- Strain mixture into rinsed glass, you can do either a sazerac glass or a rocks glass with fresh ice in it.
- Garnish with lemon oils and a twist.
Notes
- *Cedar Syrup: Soak food-grade cedar planks in water for 3-5 days. Remove the planks and strain the water through a coffee filter. Heat cedar water and mix with equal parts sugar (by volume). Stir until dissolved. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks!
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