In Season: Mocktails

Craft a Mocktail That Fits Your Vibe

By Janice Bell of Arome Kitchen, Hood River

Dry January begs for sophistication this year. Skip the sugary sodas and craft a mocktail that fits your vibe. Grab a bottle of Dromme Calm if you’re looking for a post-mountain wind down, or fancify your gatherings with Wilderton’s locally made Citrus Apertivo.

Whatever you do, we’re wishing you happiness this New Year!

Dromme Calm Spiced Apple Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, sliced

• 200 ml Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic Vinegar

• 1 Cup (8 ounces) Dromme Calm Zero Proof Spirits

• 6 Cups (48 ounces) seltzer/sparkling water

Instructions:

Combine apple slices and balsamic vinegar in a mason jar or other sealed container. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, and up to several days ahead.

Fill a serving container with a handful of ice, the apple/vinegar mixture, and Dromme Calm Zero Proof spirits. Top with seltzer and serve.

Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo

• 3 ounces sparkling water

• Orange slice for garnish

• 2 Bourbon Cocktail Cherries for garnish

• Large ice cube

Pour citrus aperitivo over a large ice cube in a cocktail glass. Top with sparkling water and add an orange slice and a bourbon cocktail cherry for garnish.