Bone broth and booze? While the idea of spiking your soup may not have crossed your mind, adding the liquid to cocktails is worth raising a glass, says Kellyann Petrucci, a naturopath.
“I love this thought because most of the cocktails we drink are made with a lot of simple sugars,” she says. “They have a lot of ingredients that are usually higher in calories, and most importantly, a lot of the alcohol we consume will wreck our waistline and our good bacteria in our gut.”
Mixing bone broth adds protein and collagen. “The best part is you won’t feel like you’re drinking soup because bone broth’s flavor profile makes them great for cocktails,” says Petrucci, who wrote “Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet.” She says broth goes well with jalapeño, lemon, and lime.
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And there’s a precedent for pairing stock and booze, points out James Beard Award-nominated spirits and cocktail expert Derek Brown.
“You’ll see broth — especially beef stock — pop up on a lot of older cocktail manuals,” he says, referring to the Bloody Bull, a take on the Bloody Mary made with beef broth. “Everything old is new again.”
The benefits are many, according to Petrucci, who says the collagen in broth can thicken hair, strengthen nails, and improve gut health, sleep, and appearance. “If you get hits from this collagen, this gelatin early on, it’s like Spanx for the face,” she says. “It lifts you a bit and gives you that thick, beautiful skin.”
Petrucci recommends starting with two cups of stock a day and believes that the mild taste of chicken stock can help people consume it as part of a routine. She also suggests freezing stock in ice cube trays. “You can put them in cocktails. It’s quick, easy, convenient, and people love it.”
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Brown warns that not every ghost will play nicely with broth. “There are some, like vodka, and the ones that aren’t super tasty, that gets lost,” he says. “And that might be the goal, and that might be a good thing.” He prefers a combination of stock and dry sherry and says tomato and basil would complement the store. Brown, author of “Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No-and Low-Alcohol Cocktails,” also says broth can be the star of a non-alcoholic drink.
“Instead of saying, ‘I have to have alcohol in this,’ (try) to think of broth as this delicious savory element that can make (you) the protagonist,” he says.
Ready to sip? Here are five drink recipes courtesy of Petrucci.
Summer cooler
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup chicken stock cup pineapple chunks English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped two tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish four fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 ounces potato vodka Chicken broth ice cubes or regular ice cubes
Directions: Add stock, pineapple, cucumber, lemon juice, and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth. Fill two tall glasses with ice. Add 1 ounce of potato vodka and half of the combined mixture to each glass. Stir and garnish with lemon and mint.
Cucumber Melon Cooler
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup chicken stock 1 cup ripe honeydew melon, cooled and roughly chopped½ English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped, plus two vertical slices for garnish¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 1 to 2 limes) plus wedges for garnish three tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, plus a few leaves for garnish ¼ to teaspoon jalapeño hot sauce or two pinches cayenne pepper 2 ounces tequila or potato vodka Chicken stock ice cubes or regular ice cubes
Directions: Place ingredients, except alcohol and ice, in a blender and puree. Fill two tall glasses with ice, add 1 ounce of potato vodka, and half the mix to each glass. Stir and garnish with a cucumber slice, lime, and coriander.
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Orange Ginger Fizz
Servings: 2
½ cup chicken stock ½ cup orange juice 2 to 4 slices fresh ginger, nicked to release juice 1 tsp orange zest, reserve ½ tsp for garnish 1 to 1 ½ cups soda water or seltzer 2 ounces potato vodka Chicken stock ice cubes or regular ice cubes two orange twists, optional for garnish one lemongrass stalk, optional for garnish
Directions: Place stock, orange juice, ginger, and orange zest in a cocktail shaker and shake well. Fill two tall glasses with ice, and add 1 ounce of potato vodka and half the cocktail mix to each glass. Top with club soda or seltzer. Garnish with ½ teaspoon reserved orange zest and optional lemongrass stalk and orange twist.
clucker
Servings: 2
1 cup chicken stock ¼ cup apple juice one tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 to 4 slices ginger root, scored 2 ounces potato vodka 1 cup club soda or seltzer water Chicken stock ice cubes or regular ice cubes two lemon wedges for garnish two small basil leaves, optional, for garnish
Directions: Combine stock, apple juice, lemon juice, and ginger in a pitcher or cocktail shaker and whisk or shake well. Place ice cubes in a tall highball glass, and add 1 ounce of vodka and half of the cocktail mixture to each glass. Top with club soda or seltzer water. Garnish with a lemon wedge and basil leaf if desired.
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Savory Orange Basil Cocktail
Servings: 2
1 cup chicken stock, one navel or Valencia orange, peeled and seeded one medium ripe tomato, roughly chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, plus basil for garnish ⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk one teaspoon orange zest, reserve ½ teaspoon for garnish 2 ounces potato vodka Chicken broth ice cubes or regular ice cubes
Directions: Combine all ingredients (except vodka and ice) in a blender and blend until smooth. Fill two tall glasses with ice, add 1 ounce of potato vodka, and half the mix to each glass. Stir and garnish with basil and orange zest.
