Infused Nectars

Infused nectars add a layer of flavor complexity that you won’t get simply by using a sweetened juice or mix. We present a few ideas including infused Agave nectar, infused Honey, and recipes using the latest available in infused maple and simple syrups.

Infused Agave Nectar Cocktails

Organic Agave nectar is less sweet than simple syrup and adds a dimension of depth
to our cocktails. When you want just a subtle hint of a certain fruit, spice or herb in your cocktail, infuse it first in Agave Nectar for several hours or overnight in the fridge.  We have some recipes of our own, but try your hand at making your own infusions.  You can find Agave nectar in most gourmet and natural products food stores.  We like Madhava brand, but any light Agave nectar is fine.

The Coriandrum

Subtle, with a slightly herbaceous character

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

1/4 oz. Cinzano Bianco vermouth

Splash of Coriander Nectar

Splash of orange bitters

Lemon twist

Coriander seeds

Add first 4 ingredients to cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a few coriander seeds from the nectar mix and
a twist of lemon.

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Square One
Sensation

Fresh, minty and rejuvenating

1 1/2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

1/2 oz. Luxardo marashino liqueur

1/2 oz. Spa Nectar

Juice of 1/2 lemon

4-5 mint leaves of fresh mint, cut into thin strips

(Credit:  Alberta Straub)

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, adding a few cucumber
slices from the spa nectar. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled
martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

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Spa Collins

Soothing and refreshing. Perfect for summer.

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

6 cucumber slices

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 oz.Spa Nectar

Club soda

Ice

Mint sprigs or lemon twists for garnish

In a tall glass, layer cucumber slices and ice, alternating until the glass is almost filled. Pour vodka, lemon juice and Spa Nectar into cocktail shaker. Add several cucumber slices from the Spa Nectar mixture and some crushed ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a glass, fill glass to top with club soda, stir once and garnish with a mint sprig or lemon twist.

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Infused Honey Cocktails

Unlike Agave Nectar, Honey will add a certain flavor to a cocktail so our honey infusions are more richly flavored than our Agave infusions. These sublime honey-infused martinis are perfect for the classic martini enthusiast seeking just a hint of exotic sweetness.

"Honey, I'm Sexy"

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka
1 tsp. Orange-Fennel Infused Honey

Orange peel for garnish

Combine infused-honey mixture with vodka in a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Add crushed ice, shake again for 30 seconds, strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange peel and a few fennel seeds if desired.

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"Honey, I'm Spicy "

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka
1 tsp. Ginger-Lemongrass Infused Honey

Blade of lemongrass for garnish

Candied ginger for garnish

Combine infused-honey mixture with vodka in a cocktail shaker with no ice, shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Add crushed ice, shake again for 30 seconds, strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a bright green blade of lemongrass or a cube of candied ginger.

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"Honey, I'm Frisky "

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka
1 tsp. Lemon-Rosemary Infused Honey

Lemon twist for garnish

Combine infused-honey mixture with vodka in a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Add crushed ice, shake again for 30 seconds, then strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel or a sprig of rosemary.

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Infused Syrups

Artisan syrups with concentrated flavors are becoming readily available at gourmet markets or you can go directly to the source by shopping online.

The Pear-tini

A luscious Pear Martini brought to us by our friends at A Perfect Pear in Napa Valley.

3 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

1 oz. Cinnamon Pear Maple Syrup (A Perfect Pear brand)

Vermouth

Brown sugar

Bartlett pear

(Credit: A Perfect Pair )

Start with a chilled martini glass. Give a light misting of vermouth in the glass and dip rim of glass in brown sugar. Shake Square One Organic Vodka and Cinnamon Pear Maple Syrup with ice, strain into chilled glass. Garnish with slice of Bartlett pear.

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Lemon Lavender Martini

2 oz. Square One Organic Vodka

1 oz. Lavender Sonoma Syrup

1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice

(Credit: Allison Evanow)

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist, or preferably a lavender bloom (culinary lavender).

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