Amaro for All

steps

Make the Non-Alcoholic Amaro

1. In a medium saucepot, toast sugar over medium heat until dissolved, stirring often so as to not caramelize.
2. Once sugar is melted, add bitter wood and all spices.
3. While stirring, slowly and carefully add water.
4. Add orange peels and lower heat. Simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring every so often.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Allow mixture to cool completely before straining.
7. If the amaro is too bitter, add simple syrup to taste.
8. Keep refrigerated for up to one month.

Make the mocktail

1. Combine non-alcoholic amaro and lime juice in a shaker tin and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
2. Strain in a collins glass, top with 2 ounces of ginger beer and ice.
3. Grate nutmeg on top and serve.