Andrica Calmer Cocktail
Published Feb. 9, 2026
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Ingredients
- 1(1-inch) knob fresh ginger, sliced
- 2tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf chamomile or valerian root tea
- 1tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice, plus more as needed
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- A handful of ice cubes
- 1 to 2ounces dry red wine or tart cherry juice
- 2fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
58 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 6 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Steep the tea: In a small saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups water and the ginger slices to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chamomile tea (remove any paper tabs if using tea bags). Allow it to steep for 15 to 20 minutes, until the water is at room temperature. Strain the tea, discarding the ginger, then stir in the honey and lemon juice. Add more honey to taste, if desired.
- Step 2
Make the drink: Fill two wine glasses halfway with ice cubes. Pour over the tea mixture. Hover a teaspoon directly over the top of the tea, positioning the spoon upside down, and slowly pour the wine into the center of the spoon to prevent the juice from sinking to the bottom of the glass with force. This will create that lovely layered ombre look.
- Step 3
Make it fancy (optional): Grab a rosemary sprig at the base and, using a kitchen torch or match, carefully light the tip of the rosemary until it catches fire. Immediately blow out the fire and watch as the smoke drifts and swirls. Add the sprig to your drink. This should help you feel calm.
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Basically pouring the liquid over the back of the spoon (pouring onto the "dome"). Back in the 90's when I bartended between attempts at college (second attempt worked out beautifully), we used to make a very trendy layered drink called the B-52 and we used the back of the spoon trick. Was a stunner. Anyway, good luck and happy cocktails...!
I have not made this yet, but I just love the idea of loveliness married with calm. Thank you!
@Patricia The bowl side of the spoon is facing the down.
There used to be a bar on the SW side of Chicago that served a 5 layer drink called a Pousse Café. The top layer was cognac (I think) that was light on fire and allowed to die out just before serving. Friends and I went to try this libation, and as we were waiting for the flames to die out on the last drink, the bartender bumped the glass sending a stream of flaming alcohol down the bar! He calmly took his bar mop and put out the fire. It was a memorable experience and an OK drink.
Placebo effect is very powerful.
I have not made this yet, but I just love the idea of loveliness married with calm. Thank you!