There’s no choice but to find a way to get through the COVID crisis — but how we get through will make all the difference for our survival and growth. In this discussion, Gin & Luck (Death & Co, Proprietors LLC) partner and COO, Alex Day, shares his team’s approach navigating the crisis, pivoting their attention to fine-tuning their bars, and the tactics they’ve taken to modify their heralded offerings and experience in cities that allow limited occupancy.

Sponsored by Plantation Rum

Pins & Needles

• 1 oz Plantation White Rum
• 1.5 oz Lillet Rose
• 0.75 oz Pineapple Gum Syrup (make ahead; see below)
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 1 tsp Avuá Cachaça Prata
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 oz seltzer

Shake first 6 ingredients with ice and strain into a wine glass. Top with seltzer and garnish with mint.

To make Pineapple Gum Syrup:

The cheat method: heat 1 part white sugar with 1 part pineapple juice until dissolved

• 150 grams Pineapple Juice
• 150 grams White Sugar
• 10 grams Gum Arabic
• 1 grams citric acid powder

Tools

• Immersion Circulator & Bath
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Gram Scale
• Fine Gram Scale
• Blender
• Chinois
• Glass Jar

Method

1. Place an immersion circulator in a water bath, set to 140F
2. Carefully measure powders and place in a blender; blend for 30 seconds
3. Add pineapple juice slowly while blending, and blend for about 2 minutes or until all dry ingredients are fully integrated into solution
4. Transfer to ziplock bag, remove air and seal
5. Cook for 120 minutes
6. Transfer bag to an ice bath until it reaches room temperature
7. Strain through a super bag/fine strainer
8. Place in sealable containers, label, and date
9. Keep refrigerated