Originally called Damn the Weather, our low-ABV version of this Prohibition-era cocktail is somewhat less annoyed by whatever’s happening outside. Ironically, this is actually a bright and sunshiny, orange-forward drink--especially if you add an orange twist. You can make it virtually zero-proof by substituting unsweetened grape juice for the sweet vermouth. Cheers!
DARN THE WEATHER
2 oz. Ritual gin alternative
1 oz. sweet vermouth
1 oz. orange juice
3 dashes white or yellow curacao, or triple sec
Orange slice or twist, optional
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a coupe. Garnish with an orange slice or twist, if desired.
SMOOTH LANDING
2 oz. Ritual gin alternative
3/4 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. Maraschino liqueur (can sub maraschino cherry juice)
1/4 oz. Creme de Violette
Cherriesa
Shake well with ice, strain into a glass and garnish with cherries, preferably brandied.
RUBY ROSE SPRITZER
2 oz. Ritual gin alternative
3 oz. ruby red grapefruit juice
1 oz. rosemary simple syrup
Sparkling white grape juice, tonic or soda water
Grapefruit slices and additional rosemary sprigs
Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a tall glass with additional ice and top with sparkling grape juice, tonic or soda. Garnish with grapefruit slices and rosemary.