Below is the Marv & Harry cocktail recipe from The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans created by Lead Bartender, Heather Blanchard. Paying tribute to the criminals in the famed movie Home Alone, this savory cocktail features Elijah Craig, Amaro Montenegro, sweet potato and rosemary reduction, chicory pecan bitters, and rosemary sprig.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Elijah Craig
- .75 oz Amaro Montenegro
- 1 oz Sweet Potato & Rosemary reduction
- 3 dashes chicory pecan bitters
- Garnish : Rosemary Sprig
Method
- Build in Mixing Glass, add ice and stir.
- Strain over large rock.
- Garnish with a Rosemary Sprig.
Sweet Potato Reduction Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Sweet Potato
- 4 Rosemary Sprigs
- 5 Drops Vanilla Extract
- 2 Quart Water
- 1 Quart Brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Sauté sweet potato with salt in a pan till roasted. Add rosemary and stir until fragrant.
- Add water to deglaze the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Add vanilla extract. Cook for about 30 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
- turn off the heat and stir in the brown sugar. When cool, strain and serve.