The Dead Rabbit’s Usquebach (oos-ke-bah) Recipe
Impress your guests with The Dead Rabbit’s specialty “Water of Life” cocktail.
Usquebach
Ingredients
Slane Whiskey: 750ml
Water: 750ml
Lemon Juice: 250ml
Cane Sugar: 250g
Cloves: 10
Star Anise Pods: 4
Cinnamon Stick: 2
Coriander Seeds: 1 tbs
Caraway Seeds: 1 tbs
Grated Nutmeg: 2 tbs
Lemon Zest: 4 whole lemons
Instructions
Toast spices on a dry pan, once fragrant add sugar and water and bring to a simmer. Cook on a low temperature for 20 minutes, making sure the sugar has completely dissolved.
Strain through a cheesecloth or sieve, and then add the lemon juice and Slane whiskey.