Donn's Virgin Sacrifice...
A refreshing non-alcoholic blend of honey, allspice and grapefruit
Our starting point for this delicious libation was, ‘What would Don the Beachcomber do if he didn’t start life as a rum smuggling bootlegger and had to invent non-alcoholic cocktails instead of booze laden tiki drinks?’
The answer was ‘Donn’s Virgin Sacrifice’. Perfect for an evening of entertaining when you don’t want to wake up the next day with a mouth that feels like the depths of Mordor! 
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Donn's Virgin Sacrifice, non-alcoholic cocktail
A sophisticated blend of tart, fresh juices, spices and local honey. A mocktail that refuses to be categorized as a kids drink. Building on Donn Beach’s favourite combo of grapefruit and cinnamon - albeit under the cover of our allspice syrup - it's a twist that brings the kind of dimension and depth you’d normally only find in a blend of rums and exotic Caribbean infusions.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Honey Mix - 1:1 ratio of honey to water as per the easy recipe below
- ½ oz Allspice Syrup - take a look at our complete guide on how to make this amazing syrup
- 1 Stick of Cinnamon
- 1 Slice of Apple
Method
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker, adding enough ice to show above the surface of the liquid.
- Shake vigorously for around 15 seconds and then strain into a double old fashioned filled with ice.
- Garnish with the cinnamon and apple slice, working them down the side of the glass into the ice, letting them show above the surface.
Notes
This drink is all about creating a balance between the sour of the fruit juices, the sweetness of the honey and the depth and structure of the allspice. Depending on how you like your drinks, you may want to experiment with the type of grapefruit you use - pink and red are dry but sweet, whilst white is mostly used for its bitterness and acidity. For ease, you can of course use shop bought grapefruit but it’s never going to be as good as freshly squeezed.
For the allspice syrup we recommend making your own as it is really easy, and so so tasty. Our guide to Allspice Dram has 3 recipes - two alcoholic liqueurs, and a non-alcoholic syrup that takes 10 mins to make and 45 mins to infuse (ie. sit there in a pan).
And if you're interested in finding out a little more about our inspiration for this drink, take a look at our complete guide to Don's Mix and his Secret Spices.
How to make honey mix
Honey mix is one of the easiest syrups you can make - it’s literally a mix of honey and water in a 1:1 ratio. Simply put equal measures of both in a saucepan, warm gently and stir until the honey has melted and the mixture has combined. Pour into a sterilized bottle (a cycle in the dishwasher will suffice) and store in the fridge. It will keep for around 2-3 weeks. Why bother making it you ask? Why can’t you just add the honey straight into the cocktail? Honey will mix fine in something warm like a tea, but as soon as it comes into contact with ice, it starts to thicken up and creates a lumpy mess.A quick guide to what honey to use
The use of honey as a sweetener in this cocktail adds layers and complexity that can’t be found in most rich or simple syrups. The type of honey you use will determine how subtle or flavorsome these notes are. And remember, if you use honey that’s local to where you live, it brings all sorts of positive health benefits!- Orange blossom - mild, sweet and with a hint of citrus, this honey comes not only from orange blossoms but also from grapefruit and other citrus. It goes really well with lighter citrus drinks where its floral notes are able to shine through.
- Blueberry honey - bringing layers of delicate berry flavors to the mix, it’s found mostly in New England and Michigan and is made by bees that feed on blueberry bushes
- Clover honey - sweet, slightly floral, light in flavor and color (from the white blossoms it comes from), this should be the honey standard in your home bar. It’s incredibly versatile and goes well in most drinks that call for honey.
- Buckwheat honey - with notes of rich molasses, funky and earthy, this dark and strongly flavored honey could give a good rum a run for its money. Be choice about what you use it in as it is complex and powerful.
- Alfalfa honey - similar to clover in many ways, though lighter, sweeter and with just a hint of grass, it comes from the fields of bright purple alfalfa blossoms that flourish so well in the Western states.
- Rosemary honey - light yellow, with a strong sweet flavor it packs quite a powerful punch. As with any herbal sources be sure that you like the flavor in the first place.
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