Moonriver Bar #42 - Zip, Zap, Zoom

Today I come to thee with three potions for your tasting pleasure; two from the books of old, and one from my strange brain.  Let's get into it!

The Zipper

The Zipper is a curious recipe that I took a double take on, mainly for its use of milk and tequila.  Yeah, I know.

THE RECIPE
1 oz Tequila
1 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz Milk, Almond Milk, or Cream (I highly recommend the cream)

TASTING NOTES
+ Orange Milk
+ Almond milk is a bit too thin, but still smooth over ice
+ Definitely weird...but pleasantly surprising
+ I highly recommend the cream version...
+ ...Or if you're a savage like me, use IRISH CREAM instead
***I'm actually very curious what my readers think of this one.  Good luck!

The Zoom

THE RECIPE
1.5 oz Brandy
1/4 Honey
1/2 oz Cream
Shake and serve.

Still blanketing cream as a base layer, the Zoom seeks to pair Brandy and straight honey.  New to Brandy, the pairing is quite delicious, which inspires me for the next exploration.

The Zap

The Zap is a spin on the Zoom.  The Zipper makes an appearance, but if you really want to zap your zoom with a zipper, you'll find yourself on the floor all zapped out.

THE RECIPE
1/2 oz Brandy
1/4 oz Honey Liqueur
1 oz Irish Cream
1/4 oz Dry Curacao

TASTING NOTES
+ Very creamy
+ Always subtle, the honey notes continue to ebb and flow through the experience long after you swallow.
+ The Curacao is a great compliment to the Brandy.  Slight bitter orange spun into the fruity base of the Brandy.
+ Irish Cream provides that lovely, silky mouth feel, with a bite at back...
+ ...sweetened with more honey!
+ Just lovely.

So whatever zap got your zipper stuck before your Zoom...make sure your camera's off.  Have some decency, mortals!
​-Adamus