Aspen Times Weekly Libation: Kosher-for-Passover
MAKE IT
Kiddush Sour
1 1/2 oz. No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin or Vodka
1 oz. Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Amaretto
1/2 oz. Egg White
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
Combine ingredients and dry shake. Shake with ice and strain into martini glass. Garnish with toasted coconut.
Afikoconut
1 1/2 oz. No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin or Vodka
3/4 oz. Coconut Cream
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
5-6 Fresh Raspberries
2 Whole Strawberries
Muddle strawberries and add other ingredients. Shake and strain over ice. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
— recipes by Suzanne Miller
As a cocktail writer, I get plenty of pitches. But when this one landed in my inbox, I knew it was worthy of some ink — if only because Gunilla would have loved it (though the recipes are awfully inciting in and of themselves). Here’s the gist: There are many spirits that are kosher, but very few that are Kosher-for-Passover. Apparently, after creating No. 209 Gin in 2005, founder Leslie Rudd wanted to craft a modern spirit that observant Jews could enjoy during Passover. Thus No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin was born, followed shortly after by No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Vodka. Both spirits are made under the supervision of the Orthodox Union to make sure the recipe and practices adhere strictly to kosher dietary law. I am far from Jewish, but always up for celebrating important holidays. I guess Passover is now on my list.
