Seaweed Lemonade Mocktail

Contributed by Vena’s Fizz House, a cocktail/mocktail bar and mixology shop located in Portland, Maine. Originally specializing in old-fashioned, all-natural fizz sodas and mocktails, Vena's now has a full craft cocktail menu. The use of bitters and hard-to-find nostalgic ingredients, like shrubs and switchels, are its claim to fame.

The Vena's shop offers an array of items for beverage enthusiasts to dabble in the art of mixed drinks (with or without spirits): bitters, shakers, muddlers, vintage glassware, coasters and more. Additionally, Vena’s has created a line of retail products including bitters, syrups and freeze-dried infusion kits (just add liquor).

INGREDIENTS

For the shrub

1/4 cup water

1 cup vinegar

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup dried sugar kelp (or other kelp)

For the cocktail

2 oz seaweed-infused shrub

1 oz lemon juice

3 dash umami bitters (or other bitters)

seltzer

Seaweed Lemonade Mocktail by Vena's Fizz House

METHOD

To make the shrub

In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar and dried kelp. Heat to hot (do not boil). Steep 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat to cool and strain into a separate container.

To make the mocktail

In a mason jar, combine the shrub mixture with lemon juice, bitters and seltzer. Add ice and stir
Garnish with lemon wheel and serve immediately.

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