Comrade
It's hard to deny that spaghetti squash seems like a head-scratcher of a cocktail ingredient, much like tequila feels a little more sand and surf than sweaters and scarves. But in the Comrade, the woodsy depth of spaghetti squash and innate vegetative notes of tequila sally forth in entirely novel ways, shining a light on their versatility. Drinks pro Vance Henderson cooks the spaghetti squash down into a fragrant cordial, combining it with granulated sugar, rosemary and vodka. That cordial is shaken with reposado tequila, Drambuie (a liqueur made from scotch, honey, herbs and spices), dry sherry, chocolate bitters and Angostura bitters. The end result is a cocktail that's earthy, savory and mildly spiced, so it's perfect for sipping during the fall and winter seasons. Make the Comrade the next time you crave a Pumpkin Spice Latte or other gourd-based beverage, and you'll be rewarded with a surprising and flavorful drink. Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Not the Right Way to Use Squash in Drinks

Directions

  1. Combine the reposado tequila, Drambuie, dry sherry, spaghetti squash cordial, chocolate bitters and Angostura bitters into a mixing glass with ice, and stir until the glass begins to frost.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.