Episode 066

The two most important components, of course, are vodka and tomato, usually in the form of tomato juice, V8, Clamato, or some sort of Bloody Mary mix. In addition to the tomato, there’s usually some extra vegetable component, whether that’s blended into the mix, or perhaps in the form of a garnish, which is classically a spear of celery or some pickled vegetable.

Once you get past those foundational ingredients, you usually also encounter a bit of extra acidity (usually a bit of lemon juice, or maybe a vinegary hot sauce), and some sort of savory spice, which can be almost anything under the sun. Popular additions are Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, celery salt, cajun spice, and pretty much any hot sauce you can think of.

Bone Broth In Cocktails

Bone broth can be used in savory cocktails and mocktails to enhance the flavor profile and (in mocktails) even replace the alcohol.

When using bone broth in a cocktail, you’re normally going to be using more bone broth than spirits. This is crucial to remember, because usually the spirit is the star of the show, but in this case, you need to find a way to strike a balance between the spirit and the broth.

The Bullshot

A great case study for this sort of balance is the Bullshot Cocktail. To make one, you need:

• 1.5-2oz Vodka
• 3 oz Beef Bone Broth
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• Dash of Tabasco Sauce
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Shake these ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with your
favorite herb
(rosemary, maybe?).

Bone Broth Toddy

A classic hot take on a bone broth cocktail would be to employ bone broth in a hot toddy. If you have a tea that you think will work well with bone broth (either chicken or beef here), then go
ahead. But you may also want to simply swap out the tea for bone broth entirely.

To make a Bone Broth Toddy, you’ll need:

• 6-8 oz hot bone broth
• 2 oz whiskey
• Bitters, Herbal Liqueurs, or amari to taste

Combine all these ingredients in a large mug, garnish with your favorite aromatic herb, and enjoy. It’s important to note that your use of bitters, liqueurs, or amari will depend on what you have on-hand and what type of bone broth you use. These ingredients all come from a medicinal tradition, so they are good to use, but you have to be careful.

Disclaimer

None of the discussion in this episode is meant as medical advice. Everyone’s body is different, and each person should consult a licensed physician before making adjustments to their diet.