Monthly Mixology Madness Mocktail Winner: Winter’s Folly by Patrick Hamilton, Skeff’s Pub, East Providence

“I love the idea of challenging myself to use different and creative processes that I would not use on a daily basis at Skeff’s. One of the big ideas behind this drink and all the ones that I try to create for these competitions, plus cocktail menus, is that I want them to be somewhat familiar but with a different element to them. Rapid infusing spirits is a fun way to pack a ton of flavor in a short amount of time, and in the winter, rosemary and cranberry felt like a natural choice. A great product like the Bootblack’s smoky agave syrup adds a hint of spice and complexity that compliments the flavors already found in the drink.” – Patrick Hamilton

WINTER’S FOLLY RECIPE

• 1.5 oz cranberry and rosemary infused Clean Co. zero proof gin

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• 0.5 oz Bootblack Brand Smoky Agave Syrup

• 0.5 oz 100% (as tart as you can find) cranberry juice

• Ginger beer

• Alcohol-removed Prosecco

January’s winning mocktail. (Photo: Patrick Hamilton. Edits: Dana Schneider.)