I learned the other day that Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, is the twin sibling of Apollo, the god of the sun, which aptly also makes Artemis the goddess of the moon. Putting it all together, it makes it very appropriate to dedicate a drink utilizing moonshine (or some moonshine equivalent) in honor of Artemis. She's the kind of deity who focuses on what's important, the thrill of the hunt, the pursuance of agricultural, and dedication to the land. That other stuff like pertaining to the status quo or pursuing courtship and other frivolous activities wasn't Artemis's game.
Focusing on the heart of the matter is this very spirit-forward version of a New York sour. Just take away the egg white, add some lime juice, and level up the grain alcohol to something significantly stronger. The red wine float is a dry, fruit peel and tree nut flavored layer that burns just a bit more because of that grain alcohol rising up to claim the top of the drink. The bottom layer is essentially sour mix. Combined it's providing all the feels: the bitter, the burn, the tart, the dry. It evokes that wildness of nature, and the desire to stay warm while trudging through the woods.
The drink's build actually reminds me of a camping scene. I imagine the light hue of a fire beneath a dimly lit layer of tree leaves. Above is a dark sky with the faintest image of a moon (let's say that it's a new moon since the dehydrated citrus wheel ain't looking very bright).
Artemesian Moonshine
Artemesian Moonshine
- 2 oz (59 ml) Distilled Grain Alcohol (Everclear, but Moonshine recommended)
- 1 oz (30 ml) Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz (22 ml) Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz (22 ml) Lime Juice
- Float 2 oz (59 ml) Dry Red Wine (Bogle)
Method: Shake & Strain all except the Wine, then Layer
Garnish: Dehydrated Citrus Wheel
Credits: Nectar of the Gods, Albert & Engst
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