Crimson Calamity
A strong, bold summer drink.
A strong drink of red. Dedicated to the band Crimson Calamity.
- 2 oz. Inkwell Unaged Red Corn Whiskey
- 1 oz Agua Hibisco
- 3/4 oz. Lavender Honey Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz. Cranberry Juice
- 2 dashs of Peychaud's.
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice.
shake vigorously
strain into a glass
You can garnish with a cherry for extra red.
To celebrate our FREE August 19th concert with the band Crimson Calamity we decided to create a delicious crimson cocktail. Using a series of serendipitously red materials, we've crafted the perfect drink to sip while cooling off with some blazing tunes.
Summer Blossom
A floral, sweet chilled concoction.
A floral, sweet chilled concoction.
- 1 1/2 oz. Silver Rye Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Agua Hibisco
- 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
This cocktail is stirred, allowing it to chill without overly diluting its subtle flavor through shaking.
Combine all ingredient in a glass with ice, stir, and enjoy.
Embellish with a lemon wheel as desired.
How many times have you sipped a cocktail and found it truly, actually refreshing. The summer blossom is a sweet, flavorful cocktail that is not overly saccharine, and will leave you feeling utterly quenched. It makes use of our enigmatic Silver rye whiskey and our much beloved Agua Hibisco to make a spectacular summer treat.
Hibiscus Daiquiri
A summer treat with a Hibisco twist
A summer treat with a Hibisco twist
- 2 oz. Cobalt Whiskey
- 1. oz Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz. True Rich Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz. Agua Hibisco
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
Shake until chilled.
Strain into coupe glass filled with ice.
We love a good daiquiri, as anyone who has come to have cocktails with us on the weekend can attest. We decided to plus the classic cocktail by using Pratt Standard True Rich Simple Syrup and adding a touch of our Agua Hibisco. The result is a perfect summer cocktail.
La Dama Roja
A crimson cocktail to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
A crimson cocktail to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
- 1 Oz. Viridian Gin
- 1 Oz. Agua Hibisco
- 1/4 Oz. Pratt Standard Cranberry Orange
- 1/4 Oz. Bittermilk Oaxacan Old Fashioned Mix
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add all ingredients over ice.
Stir to combine.
Strain into a glass neat and enjoy!
We promise we didn't just make this our Valentine's weekend drink because it's red. Though that was a major consideration. No, this drink is delightfully sweet and beguiling, the perfect cocktail to share with someone you love. So mix it up and prepare to fall in love.
Hibisco Sour
A twist on the whiskey sour using our hibiscus cordial.
A twist on the whiskey sour using our hibiscus cordial.
- 2 0z. Inkwell Bourbon
- 3/4 Oz. Agua Hibisco
- 3/4 Oz. Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Oz. Simple Syrup
- Peychauds Bitters
Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
Shake until the surface of the shaker is cold to the touch all over.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Enjoy!
The whiskey sour is a classic of the genre, so we decided to give it a particular Shmidt Spirits spin with our two newest additions. Inkwell Bourdon and Agua Hibisco cordial join here to create a delicious concoction with a festive hue.
El Viejo
Our hibiscus cordial makes an excellent addition to the seminal Old Fashioned.
An enigmatic twist on the whiskey sour.
-2 oz. Cobalt Rye Whiskey
-1/2 oz. Aqua de Hibisco
-2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Combine ingredients with ice in mixing glass and stir to mix.
Strain into a glass filled with ice. Enjoy!
This play on the classic Old Fashioned replaces sugar or simple syrup with our Agua Hibisco cordial.
Stone Wall
Spicy and sparkling, this one is sure to please.
Spicy and sparkling, this one is sure to please.
-1 1/2 oz. Shmidt Spirits Cobalt
-1 1/2 Tsp. Simple Syrup
-1 1/2 oz. Apple Cider
-1 1/2 oz. Ginger Beer
- 1 inch piece of peeled ginger, thinly sliced.
-Lime wheel or apple slice (for garnish)
Muddle ginger in simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Add ice, Cobalt, and cider to shaker, then shake til chilled.
Serve over ice and top with ginger beer.
Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Mildly spiced and effervescently refreshing, this spin on the Stone Wall will be sure to please all takers and become a go-to in your cocktail-making repertoire. And while it is a cold drink, the flavor profile of ginger and apple cider makes it ideal for the cold weather. So mix one up today!