The Story Behind The Scrimshaw
At Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club, Chief Cocktail Officer and VinePair 2024 Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year Garret Richard features non-alcoholic cocktails in the menu’s cheekily named “On Dry Land” section. Scrimshaw, a zero-proof alternative to amaro, utilizes The Pathfinder non-alcoholic spirit, as well as grapefruit juice that’s been clarified and acidified, and an elderflower syrup from Austrian biodynamic wine producer Nikolaihof.
This recipe is part of our Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Programs in the U.S.
*Clarified and Acidified Grapefruit Juice Ingredients
- 100 milliliters clarified grapefruit juice
- 4 grams citric acid powder
*Clarified and Acidified Grapefruit Juice Directions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients until dissolved.
- Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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