Cocoa Berry Sour: A Winter Immunity Boost in a Glass

by | Nov 19, 2024

During the colder months when cold and flu season is upon us, it becomes crucial to give our immune systems a much-needed boost. Winter calls for fortification of both mind and body. Whidbey Island Distillery Loganberry Liqueur, with its vibrant and fruity flavor, pairs perfectly with Heritage Distilling Co. Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whiskey. Loganberries are rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), iron, folate, vitamins E and K, as well as essential B vitamins like thiamin and riboflavin. When combined with the decadent antioxidant properties of chocolate and the herbal undertones of the Mexican wormwood in the Licor Corta Espantos, you create a drink that not only delights the senses but also supports well-being. The addition of egg whites adds a generous amount of protein, zinc and selenium while providing a velvety texture. Shake it all together, garnish with shaved dark chocolate, a hint of orange oil and a dash of bitters, and you have an immune-boosting elixir that will keep you going throughout the winter season.

Makes >> 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1½ ounces Heritage Distilling Co. Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whiskey
¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
½ ounce Whidbey Island Distillery Loganberry Liqueur
½ ounce Licor Corta Espantos (optional but worth looking for!)
½ ounce egg white (optional)

Garnish

Angostura bitters and expressed orange oil essence, shaved chocolate

Directions

In a shaker tin, combine all ingredients and give it a dry shake for at least 30 seconds to prep the egg white. Fill ¾ full with ice, cap and shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish and serve immediately.

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Angela Prosper

2020 Civita Institute Fellow and senior writer for Sip Magazine and Cidercraft Magazine. By day, I’m a designer, writer, and photographer. By night I’m a cocktail creator and culinary geek. I have worked in the food industry for many of my working years. From dishwasher to head bartender, server, line cook, and bar manager. I served healthy snacks to celebrities in the movie industry and flipped burgers in a tiny and sweltering 4-seater dive. I have learned all the right and wrong ways to make a good cup of coffee and how to mix drinks by a New Jersey crooner with 70’s flare. I’m not picky. I love a greasy spoon joint just as much as a posh 5-star restaurant.

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