Elk’s Delight
There are a few drinks with the word Elk in the name–Ccoktails, Fizzes, and egg-white Sours. It could be related to the majestic animal, of course, but more likely it’s related to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded soon after the Civil War. This one is a grape juice-based drink with layers of citrus and spice, plus, in our version, true-to-period pineapple syrup.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Concord grape juice
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. orange juice
½ oz. pineapple syrup
¼ oz. Angostura bitters
7 drops saline solution
Garnish: orange slice and cherry
ABV LEVEL
Combine all in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Strain into a footed glass and top with regular ice cubes. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry on a pick.