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The Nutty Doctor by EVELYN CHICK
The Nutty Doctor
1.5 oz. Lot No. 40
.5 oz. Coconut-Infused amontillado Sherry
.75 oz. Cashew Orgeat
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
Garnish with toasted coconut and a mint sprig
Method: Add all ingredients to shaker tin and give it a hard, short shake for 5-10 seconds. Strain into Old Fashioned glass over cracked ice. Garnish with large pieces of toasted coconut and a full mint spring.
Coconut infused Amontillado Sherry
Toast 20g large coconut flakes until oils are released and slightly beige, transfer to a non-reactive container with 500ml amontillado sherry (Lustau Los Arcos works) and let sit for 4 hours in the fridge. Strain out solids and coffee filter out any remaining oils. Bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Cashew Orgeat in Blender
Add 500 ml cashew milk, 400 g white sugar and 200 ml maple syrup, 1/8 teaspoon orange flower water and blend until all sugars are dissolved and smooth. Bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.