Wild Moon Rose Liqueur is
a versatile, lower alcohol spirit created by Creatrix and
Infusionary Lelaneia Dubay, owner of the woman-owned
distillery Hartford
Flavor Company based in Hartford, Connecticut. This delectable,
certified gluten free spirit inspired us to create many cocktail and culinary
recipes with it, as well as add it to champagne and prosecco, drizzle it over
vanilla ice cream, jazz up a fresh fruit salad, use it to glaze grilled shrimp
and grilled pineapple, and brush it on the cut sides of cakes to impart layers
of flavor and keep our cakes moist. Cheers!
Creatrix and Infusionary
Lelaneia Dubay took time to speak with Luxury Experience about her
woman-owned distillery, Hartford Flavor Company, which launched in March 2015. A
master Landscape Designer, artist, herbalist, home cook, and cocktailian, Lelaneia
brings all her passions to her creations for Hartford Flavor Company and Wild
Moon Liqueurs.
Birch Liqueurs,
which like the original cranberry, were big hits, and after hosting a party at
their home in 2013, they thought they were on to something, and it was the
inspiration for launching Hartford Flavor Company and Wild Moon Liqueurs.
Wild Moon Liqueurs inspired line
of liqueurs include Cucumber, Rose, Lime, Cranberry, Lavender, Birch, Chai
Spice, Sumac, 7 Lemon, Sage, and Roasted Dandelion Root. Just imagine the
possibilities for creative cocktails and for culinary uses.
Under the Hartford Flavor Company
label they produce two vodkas, Organic Vodka and Vanilla Vodka infused with
real Tahitian and Madagascar vanilla beans.
Product and Bottle Information:
Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, 20% alcohol by volume/40 proof. Elegantly packaged in 750-ml
($38.00), 375-ml ($22.00), and 100-ml bottles. The bottle notes that the Wild
Moon Rose Liqueur is "all natural and botanically infused. Wild Moon
Liqueurs from Hartford Flavor Company are hand crafted in small batches. Our
line of all-natural botanical liqueurs is made with high-quality, locally
sourced ingredients that are gluten free and chemical free. Handcrafted and
Bottled in Hartford, Connecticut."
Tasting Notes: The
color looks like liquid amber, and the taste is delectably smooth with the
essence of roses on the nose and on the palate. Made with natural sugar cane
juice the Wild Moon Rose Liqueur has a natural sweetness with a lovely finish.
Luxury Experience was "in the
kitchen and behind the bar®" creating some incredibly special handcrafted cocktails
and a culinary recipe to tempt your palate and inspire your own creations using
Wild Moon Rose Liqueur.
The Cocktail Menu
Luxury Experience - The Gilded
Rose
Luxury Experience - Agave Rose
Luxury Experience - Strawberry
Rose Daquiri
For our cocktail creations, we
paired Wild Moon Rose Liqueur with Chateau de Berne Romance Rosé
wine from Provence, France (The Gilded Rose), mixed it with Litchfield
Distillery Agave Spirits (Agave Rose), and combined it with Rhum Barbancourt
Rhum (White Rhum Agricole) from Haiti (Strawberry Daiquiri), and each cocktail
was absolutely delicious.
The Culinary Menu
Luxury Experience - Wild
Strawberry Moon Ice Cream
It also inspired us to use the
liqueur in culinary recipes, drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, jazz up a fresh
fruit salad, use it to glaze grilled shrimp and grilled pineapple, and to brush
it on the cut sides of cakes to impart layers of flavor and keep our cakes
moist.
We made homemade ice cream and
used Wild Moon Rose Liqueur in our recipe for Luxury Experience - Wild
Strawberry Moon Ice Cream that was amazing.
No matter how you opt to use Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, the results will be
enchanting.
The Cocktail Recipes
Luxury Experience -The Gilded
Rose
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass
Summer is perfect for lighter
cocktails, and Luxury Experience - The Gilded Rose combines Chateau
de Berne Romance Rosé from Provence, France (12.5%
alcohol), with Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, and Grand Marnier for an
elegant and delectable cocktail. Spray the inside of a martini glass with Wilton
Gold Mist Food Color Spray, and garnish cocktail with an edible rose petal
and gold "pearl" candy.
Cocktail Ingredients:
4
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Ounces
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0.5
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Ounce
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0.5
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Ounce
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Grand
Marnier
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Wilton
Gold Mist Food Color Spray
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Edible
Rose Petal, and Gold Candy, garnish
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Method: Lightly spray the
inside of a martini glass with the Wilton Gold Mist Food
Color Spray. In a mixing glass, add the Berne Romance Rosé,
Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, and the Grand Marnier, stir, and chill until ready to
serve.
Luxury Experience - Agave Rose is
made with two great Connecticut spirits, Wild Moon Rose Liqueur and Litchfield
Distillery Agave Spirits, and combines them with Goya Peach Nectar,
fresh lime juice, and agave nectar for a delicious cocktail. Rim the glass with
a cut lime and smoked mesquite salt and garnish with a slice of fresh peach.
Luxury Experience - Agave Rose
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Rocks Glass
Cocktail Ingredients:
1.5
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Ounces
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0.5
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Ounce
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1.5
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Ounces
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0.25
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Ounce
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Fresh
Lime Juice
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0.25
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Ounce
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Agave
Nectar
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Fresh Peach
Slice, garnish
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Smoked
Mesquite Salt
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Method: Rim the rocks glass
with a cut lime and smoked mesquite salt. Fill glass with ice. Add all
ingredients to a mixing glass, stir to combine and pour into ice-filled glass.
Garnish with a slice of fresh peach.
Luxury Experience -Strawberry
Rose Daiquiri
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Coupe, Martini,
or Margarita Glass
Strawberries and roses are a
delicious combination and Luxury Experience - Strawberry Rose Daiquiri is
like tasting the essence of summer.
Cocktail Ingredients:
1.5
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Ounces
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0.5
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Ounce
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0.5
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Ounce
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Lime
Juice
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2
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Large
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Strawberries
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2
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Tablespoons
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Sugar
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Method: Mince strawberries,
add to a mixing glass, and muddle with the sugar. Add the Rhum Barbancourt (White
Rhum Agricole), Wild Moon Rose Liqueur, and lime juice. Add 4 ice cubes to a
shaker and shake it like you mean it. Strain into a chilled Coupe, Martini, or
Margarita glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
The Culinary Recipe
Luxury Experience - Wild
Strawberry Moon Ice Cream
Yield: 1-Quart
Ice Cream Base Ingredients
3
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Eggs
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1
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Cup
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Sugar
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2
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Cups
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Half &
Half
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2
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Tsp
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Vanilla
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2
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Cups
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Heavy Cream
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Method: Beat eggs and half & half together in a
large saucepan. Add sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until
thickened (approximately 12-15 minutes); mixture should smoothly coat a spoon
(do not boil). Cool mixture, then add heavy cream and vanilla. Refrigerate
overnight.
Strawberry Ingredients:
2
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Cups
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Fresh
Strawberries, small dice
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3
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Ounces
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1
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Ounce
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1
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Ounce
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Mint
Simple Syrup
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Method: Add all ingredients
to a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:
1
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Cup
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Water
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1
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Cup
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Sugar
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1
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Cup
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Fresh
Mint
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Method for the Mint Simple
Syrup: Add water, sugar, and mint to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and
boil until the liquid is clear and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let
cool. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve. May be
made 1- week ahead. Simple syrup is a great addition to use in cocktails, to
sweeten iced tea or lemonade, brush on cake layers before frosting, and can
also be used in dressings or marinades.
Method to mix Ice Cream:
Stir, then add the ice cream mixture into your ice cream machine. As the
mixture firms up, add 3-4 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture. Let mixture
fold together then add 3-4 more tablespoons. When the ice cream machine has
almost finished its cycle, add the remaining strawberry mixture and finish
processing the ice cream. Bon Appetit!
Hartford Flavor Company is open
Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 12:00 pm
until 6:00 pm. They are closed on Sunday.
Tours of their tasting room,
Diana's Lair is open for tours Fridays from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and on Saturdays
from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Reservations only.
Until next time, cheers, its
cocktail time!
Hartford Flavor Company
30 Arbor Street, Suite 107
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
United States
Telephone: +1-860-338-1642
Email:
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