Can’t Shake Me
I am very excited to be participating in volume 5 (and my first) #soundtrackmyfriendsdrink, with the theme “Deep Cuts”. I typically gravitate more toward the less-played songs on an album anyway, so it’s a great fit. And even better, my selection for the song was my buddy @elusivemoosedrinks. He chose the song “On Your Face” by the renowned Earth, Wind & Fire.
The song (which admittedly cut too deep for me to already know) is all about attitude and how staying positive (“While you run your race, keep a smiling face”) helps you to “use the sunshine in your heart”. Dustin is certainly one of the kindest, warmest drinkstagrammers out there, so the song is a great fit. The drink needed to be bright (Suze, check). I always love Dustin’s bright, bold flavors (pineapple, check). He often brings in vermouth, check. Thankfully, the song gave me the final instruction (“you can’t shake me”). Dustin is the King of Highballs— too perfect!
“CAN’T SHAKE ME”: a bright, funky, complex, tropical leaning highball that will keep you smiling for days!
Recipe
0.75oz rhum agricole (unaged, @rhumclementusa)
0.75oz london dry gin (@barrhillgin)
0.5oz Suze (@suzeofficial)
0.5oz dry vermouth (@vermouthdolin)
0.5oz pineapple gum syrup
Add all ingredients to highball glass. Add 3 large ice cubes (@truecubes) and stir briefly until chilled. Top with sparkling water, stir 1-2 times to incorporate. Garnish with the happiest lemon peel you’ve ever seen. Cheers🤘🏻🤘🏻