We’ve covered multiple cocktails named after cities and neighborhoods before but this week marks the first drink named after a state — and it’s a classic. Trey Sanford, bar manager of Anchorage’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, joins us to break down the Alaska, an iconic mix of gin, yellow Chartreuse (if you can get your hands on it), and orange bitters. Listen on (or read below) to discover Trey’s Alaska recipe — and don’t forget to like, review and subscribe!
Trey Sanford’s Alaska Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ ounces Amalga gin
- ½ ounce Yellow Chartreuse
- 2 dashes Scrappy’s orange bitters
- 3 drops saline solution (80:20 made with high-quality sea salt)
- Garnish: orange twist
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until cold and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
3. Garnish with an orange twist.
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