There’s no choice but to find a way to get through the COVID crisis — but how we get through will make all the difference for our survival and growth. In this discussion, Gin & Luck (Death & Co, Proprietors LLC) partner and COO, Alex Day, shares his team’s approach navigating the crisis, pivoting their attention to fine-tuning their bars, and the tactics they’ve taken to modify their heralded offerings and experience in cities that allow limited occupancy.
Sponsored by Plantation Rum
Pins & Needles
1 oz Plantation White Rum1.5 oz Lillet Rose0.75 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup (make ahead; see below)0.5 oz lime juice1 tsp Avuá Cachaça Prata1 dash Angostura bitters1 oz seltzerShake first 6 ingredients with ice and strain into a wine glass. Top with seltzer and garnish with mint.
To make Pineapple Gum Syrup:
The cheat method: heat 1 part white sugar with 1 part pineapple juice until dissolved
The real method:
Time: 10 Minutes Active, 120 Minutes Cooking
150 grams Pineapple Juice150 grams White Sugar10 grams Gum Arabic1 grams citric acid powderImmersion Circulator & BathCutting BoardKnifeGram ScaleFine Gram ScaleBlenderChinoisGlass JarPlace an immersion circulator in a water bath, set to 140FCarefully measure powders and place in a blender; blend for 30 secondsAdd pineapple juice slowly while blending, and blend for about 2 minutes or until all dry ingredients are fully integrated into solutionTransfer to ziplock bag, remove air and sealCook for 120 minutesTransfer bag to an ice bath until it reaches room temperatureStrain through a super bag/fine strainerPlace in sealable containers, label, and dateKeep refrigerated