Unicum. An obscure but delightful liqueur that is Jagermeister-esque but with a bit more menthol and eucalyptus. Although it is typically enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif, we found a way to use it in two fantastic cocktails. The first is a more refreshing/easier drinking cocktail and the second being a stiffer "sipping" cocktail. Enjoy!
Unicum Cocktail #1
Ingredients:
3/4oz Unicum
1oz Vodka
3/4oz Aperol
1 1/2oz Grapefruit Juice
3/4oz Honey Simple Syrup
3/4oz Lemon Juice
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in your Boston shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a Collins glass and add ice. Garnish with a grapefruit twist or wheel.
Unicum Cocktail #2
Ingredients:
1 1/2oz Mezcal
3/4oz Unicum
1/4oz Clove Simple Syrup
4 Dashes Orange Bitters
Lime Zest
Directions:
In the glass portion of your Boston shaker, muddle a little bit of lime zest with the mezcal. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir with ice. Fine strain into a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.