The Reynaldo Hahn

Inspired by the melodious, slightly spicy, and ever-joyous musical works of the French composer (and critic!) Reynaldo Hahn, I crafted this perky drink. Not familiar with Reynaldo Hahn? This quote of his says it all:

Look, the way to live is to bring all the enthusiasm you can muster to everything: studying, talking, eating, everything.

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The Reynaldo Hahn

  • 2 ounces of ginger-infused vodka (see recipe below)
  • 1 ounce of lime juice
  • Ginger Ale

Add the ginger-infused vodka and lime juice to a highball glass. Top with ginger ale and two cubes of ice. 

Ginger-infused vodka: Add eight ounces of crystilized ginger to a liter of vodka. Steep overnight.

The drink is similar to a Moscow Mule, but a bit sweeter. There isn't much science to the drink. Add more ginger to the infusion if you want more of the ginger kick. If you like things really strong, replace the ginger ale with ginger beer. The ginger-infused vodka goes great in other drinks as well -- try it in a cosmo!

While sipping, enjoy this bubbly movement from Hahn's piano concerto:

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Reviews from our recent tour:

Waco Tribune:

It was one of those nights that remind you of music's magic and the reason why, despite being in the digital age, we still have live performances.

masterful… exquisite… thundering… passionate… creamy tone… infectious...

 

The Lawrentian:

[Anderson & Roe transformed] the often stultifyingly traditional and reserved medium of the modern classical music concert into an inventive, emotionally-charged auditory and visual experience.

Anderson & Roe are truly a testament to the continuing power and relevance of classical music and live performance.

Auld Lang

With New Year's fast approaching (and possibly a new music video!), I thought I'd post my favorite champagne cocktail of all time: the Auld Lang. (I also happen to really love the song.) Make it to ring in the New Year or simply to celebrate an awesome night with friends. I found the recipe in the New York Times a few years back, instantly fell in love with it, and then promptly destroyed my budget. You'll note that I found a way to adapt: I also listed my revised economy version.

ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce Aperol
  • 3/4 ounce St. Germain
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce rosemary-infused simple syrup (see below)
  • 2 ounces dry sparkling wine
  • Rosemary sprig for garnish

Shake the Aperol, St. Germain, lime juice, and rosemary-infused simple syrup with ice and strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig or rosemary. Awesomeness.

 

economy version ingredients ;-)

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  • 3/4 ounce Aperol (required!)
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounces (add a few drops more if you like things sweet) rosemary-infused Saft Fläder Elderflower Syrup from Ikea (see below)
  • 2 ounces dry sparkling wine or club soda
  • Rosemary sprig for garnish

Shake the Aperol, lime juice, and rosemary-infused Saft Fläder Elderflower Syrup with ice and strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine or club soda and garnish with a sprig or rosemary. The Ikea syrup is an amazing substitute for St. Germain, though it is sweeter and not *quite* as sophisticated.

 

rosemary infused syrup recipes

To make the rosemary simple syrup: combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 10 sprigs of rosemary (chopped) to a small saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool, filter out the rosemary (and toss), and refridgerate the syrup.

To make the rosemary-infused Saft Fläder Elderflower Syrup: combine 1 cup of Saft Fläder Elderflower Syrup and 10 springs of rosemary (chopped) to a small saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool, filter out the rosemary (and toss), and refridgerate the syrup.

Note: Use fresh rosemary. Dried rosemary does not work well for this--it makes a bitter, nasty syrup!

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