LOCALadk Magazine

57 DRINK IT IN, SUMMER 2021 Story by Tammy Lowey & Photography by Emilee Hazelden G R E E N G O D D E S S LOCALadk ere is a thirst in the summer months that cannot be quenched by water alone. It begs for something new and enlivening, made with local ingredients, satiating and providing a wealth of wellness. Below are three beverages with this type of satisfaction as their story. Each is paired with an alcohol that will take them to a dizzying level. ELDERBERRY-ORANGE BL ACK ICED TEA Paired with Whiskey • 4 Tbsp. dried elderberries • 6 Tbsp. Black Rooster maple syrup • 4 cups water • 6 tea bags or 6 Tbsp. loose Assam tea • 24 small ice cubes • 4 cups water • 3 oranges • More ice cubes to serve • Black Fly Bourbon Whiskey from Gristmill Distillers, 1 shot per glass (optional) Directions In a medium size saucepan add elderberries, maple syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so maple syrup doesn't burn, then turn down to simmer for 15 minutes. In a large container that can fit in your refrigerator, add all ice cubes. Using a strainer, strain the elderberry liquid into the container with ice cubes. Let this sit a minute to dissolve the ice cubes. Add in 4 cups of room temperature water, then the tea bags or loose tea. Make sure tea bags get immersed in the elderberry liquid by steeping them. Put the container in your refrigerator overnight (8-12 hours). Next day, pull out tea bags or strain the loose tea. Serve elderberry-black tea over ice cubes with a generous squeeze of orange juice (⅓ orange per cup). Add extra maple syrup as desired. Optional: 1 shot of whiskey per cup. Makes 6-8 servings. Benefits Elderberries Grow in the Adirondacks; naturally anti-viral Black Tea High in antioxidants, free radical busters Cold-Brew Tea Method Contains less caffeine than hot- brewed tea and is less bitter Maple Syrup Local, local, local, and more nutritious than other sugars. Contains antioxidants, zinc, maganese, and is lower on the glycemic index.

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