"The drink is part of our 'Local Legends' series that pays homage to notable New Jersey natives," Essex Junction owner Jeremy Goldberg says of Daneyko's Cup, named for retired New Jersey Devils star Ken Daneyko.
THE DRINK
Daneyko's Cup
THE SOURCE
Essex Junction Craft Kitchen & Bar
90 Washington St.
Bloomfield
(973) 680-8110
thejunctionusa.com
WHY IT WORKS
"The drink is part of our 'Local Legends' series that pays homage to notable New Jersey natives," owner Jeremy Goldberg says of Daneyko's Cup, named for retired New Jersey Devils star Ken Daneyko. "This cocktail has an outstanding range of flavors. The bourbon is subtly hidden under the sweet and tangy combination of mint and ginger. It's no surprise that the Daneyko's Cup is one of the most popular cocktails on the menu."
THE RECIPE
1 ounce Aperol
1 ounce Four Roses bourbon
0.75 ounce lemon juice
0.5 ounce maple syrup
Muddled mint
Ginger beer
Mint sprig
Orange slice
Mix all ingredients -- except for ginger beer, mint sprig and orange slice -- in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Top with splash of ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig and orange slice.