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    One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture}

    Published Jul 5, 2014

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    tall glass of cocktail

    I had hoped to publish the post for this celebratory cocktail before today. But we've been on the road, and the historic lodge we stayed at for the last two nights had an equally historic internet connection. (I had to spend the days hiking, jumping in rivers, and learning to play Cribbage – it was awful.) It's now the evening of the Fourth of July and Jay and I are in Ashland, Oregon, safely ensconced at a hostel with blissfully consistent wi-fi. Jay is part of a group that performs traditional English music and dance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (think men waving hankies and hitting each other with sticks -- manly!) and I get to tag along and see some theatre (which I like to pronounce with a snooty British accent in my head).

    close up of bottle

    Before we left, we made (and drank) way too many of these cocktails (which may or may not be why I failed to complete this post before we left for our trip). In any case, this drink is about as patriotic as it gets around here: an old-school Italian aperitif with the word "Americano" in the name and, for reasons unbeknownst to me, a red-and-white-striped rooster on the label.

    cardamom on a board

    Regardless, Cocchi Americano is delicious on its own as an aperitif, but it also mixes with St. Germain, prosecco, lemon, and saffron-cardamom tincture to create my cocktail soul mate (or as Domestic Partners Gaby and Aida call it, my spirit cocktail). The drink hails from Third Rail, a fabulous bar in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco that serves up seasonal cocktails (such as these) and housemade jerky. I knew I would love the One for the Money based on the ingredient list alone; floral, effervescent, and delicately spiced, it was love at first sip.

    cardamom

    Cocchi Americano was a new ingredient to me and one that I now adore. It tastes a bit like the rough-and-tumble cousin of dainty Lillet. In fact, according to Serious Eats, Cocchi tastes the way Lillet Kina used to back when it included quinine in its ingredient list. In the last few years it has been embraced by mixologists for its ability to stand up to cocktails that were originally formulated for Lillet Kina.

    bottles

    Like Lillet, Cocchi Americano is a wine-based spirit flavored with a secret combination of aromatics. Cocchi includes quinine (a.k.a. cinchona), citrus, and elderflower. While Lillet is soft and delicate, Cocchi has a more pronounced bite that smacks of grapefruit rind's bitter edge mixed with honey and flowers. Over ice with a twist of lemon and a blast of fizzy water, it reminds me of my other favorite aperitif: the Martini Blanc.

    liquid poured into glass

    The mixology masters at Third Rail stir Cocchi into this heavenly beverage flavored with floral St. Germain, tart lemon, fizzy prosecco, and a whiff of saffron and cardamom. The result is a cocktail that is softly alcoholic, not too sweet, and highly quaffable.

    tincture dropped into One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture}

    After sipping one alongside some housemade jerky, I could think of little else. I looked up Third Rail's online menu to remind myself of the ingredients and try to concoct something similar at home, but to my distress, One for the Money was Gone for the Money. Distraught, I sent an email asking if they might be persuaded to divulge the recipe since it was no longer on the menu. They responded not only by giving me the recipe, but also by assuring me that the drink was still very much on the menu, it just hadn't been updated on their website.

    One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture} topped up with prosecco

    I tweaked the tincture recipe a bit since Third Rail's made an entire liter and as much as I like these drinks, I can't see myself going through that much tincture anytime soon – at least not if I want to remain a functional adult. The bitters – simply high-proof alcohol steeped with crushed cardamom pods and a hefty pinch of saffron – add incredible flavor and aroma to the drink, as well as a pretty, golden hue. I like to garnish the drinks with a bit of grapefruit peel to accentuate those notes in the Cocchi, but orange or lemon work well, too.

    prosecco poured into One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture}

    Many thanks to Third Rail for conjuring up my spirit cocktail and allowing me to share it here. If you happen down to the Dogpatch for a libation and some jerky (the Cowboy is our favorite), I heartily recommend heading over to Piccino for a spectacular seasonal supper, and The Lab for a delectable dessert (or five).

    fizzing One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture}

    Cheers.

    One for the Money Cocktail {Cocchi Americano, St. Germain, Prosecco, Lemon, and Cardamom-Saffron Tincture on table

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    5 from 1 vote

    One for the Money Cocktail

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    You are going to love this refreshing cocktail!
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink.

    Ingredients

    Cardamom Saffron Tincture:

    • 1 T green cardamom pods, cracked
    • 1 large pinch saffron threads (about 1/4 teaspoon)
    • 1/4 cup Everclear (or other high-proof clear alcohol)

    Per drink:

    • 1 ounce Cocchi Americano (2 tablespoons)
    • 1/2 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur (1 tablespoon)
    • 1/2 ounce fresh, strained lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
    • ice
    • prosecco
    • cardamom-saffron tincture

    Instructions

    Cardamom Saffron Tincture:

    • Combine the cardamom pods, saffron, and Everclear in a small jar and let sit for at least 24 hours and preferably 3-5 days. Strain. Pour into a bottle with a dropper. The tincture should keep indefinitely.

    To Make The Cocktail:

    • Combine the Cocchi, St. Germain and lemon in a glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir for a few seconds to combine and chill it down, then strain into a tumbler filled with ice (it should fill the glass about two-thirds of the way). Add about 10 drops of tincture (more or less depending on how much spice you wanand top with prosecco and a twist of grapefruit peel. Stir again and enjoy.

    Notes

    Adapted with permission from Third Rail.
    Be sure to give yourself at least a day to make the tincture before you plan to serve these. I've found that this makes an excellent cocktail party drink as you can mix everything but the prosecco ahead of time to taste, store it in the fridge for a few hours, then pour it into ice-filled glasses and top each with prosecco and a grapefruit twist to order.
    If you're not ready to commit to opening a whole bottle of prosecco to top off these drinks, Presto makes some small bottles that are just right for 2 or 3 of these drinks (I found them at Whole Foods near the fancy cheeses). Otherwise, you can top these off with sparkling water instead.
    Nutritional values are based on one drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 44mgSugar: 27gVitamin C: 5.5mgIron: 1.2mg
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    One for the Money Cocktail

    Adapted with permission from Third Rail

    Be sure to give yourself at least a day to make the tincture before you plan to serve these. I've found that this makes an excellent cocktail party drink as you can mix everything but the prosecco ahead of time to taste, store it in the fridge for a few hours, then pour it into ice-filled glasses and top each with prosecco and a grapefruit twist to order.

    If you're not ready to commit to opening a whole bottle of prosecco to top off these drinks, Presto makes some small bottles that are just right for 2 or 3 of these drinks (I found them at Whole Foods near the fancy cheeses). Otherwise, you can top these off with sparkling water instead.

    Cardamom Saffron Tincture:
    1 T green cardamom pods, cracked
    1 large pinch saffron threads (about 1/4 teaspoon)
    1/4 cup Everclear (or other high-proof clear alcohol)

    Combine the cardamom pods, saffron, and Everclear in a small jar and let sit for at least 24 hours and preferably 3-5 days. Strain. Pour into a bottle with a dropper. The tincture should keep indefinitely.

    Per drink:
    1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Cocchi Americano
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) St. Germain elderflower liqueur
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh, strained lemon juice
    ice
    prosecco
    cardamom-saffron tincture

    Combine the Cocchi, St. Germain and lemon in a glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir for a few seconds to combine and chill it down, then strain into a tumbler filled with ice (it should fill the glass about two-thirds of the way). Add about 10 drops of tincture (more or less depending on how much spice you want) and top with prosecco and a twist of grapefruit peel. Stir again and enjoy.

    ingredients for cocktail

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    Comments

    1. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      July 05, 2014 at 5:57 am

      Cheers indeed, this is one gorgeous cocktail!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:51 am

        Thanks, Laura!

        Reply
      • Nicki Rachlin says

        October 12, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Love the glasses! Where are they from?

        Reply
        • Alanna says

          October 12, 2020 at 4:52 pm

          I think I picked these up at Bevmo many years ago. They're stemless champagne flutes :)

          Reply
    2. Katherine says

      July 05, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      A bar with a beef jerky menu? Heaven. Oh - I am sorry was this post about a drink?

      ;-)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:51 am

        I know, right?!

        Reply
    3. Pang says

      July 05, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Definitely cheers!!!! This drink is everything every girl (pardon me, lady) on the planet would like, including me. I hardly drink anymore, but your gorgeous photos persuade me to do otherwise :) Love this. <3 <3 <3

      By the way, way to go, Jay!!! Only a mature man can do such thing. :) You must have so much fun watching them having fun :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:53 am

        Aw, thanks, Pang! You sweetheart.

        Reply
    4. Salvation Sisters says

      July 05, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous photos!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:53 am

        Thank you, sisters!

        Reply
    5. Eileen says

      July 05, 2014 at 11:49 pm

      I am super jealous of your trip! It's been way too long since I've 1. seen any live theatre and 2. been to Oregon. (Note that it has been barely 8 months since we were last in Oregon.) This cocktail sounds fantastic & refreshing. Cardamom for the win!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:54 am

        Haha! I'm an Oregon wannabe, too - I get it! Yes, I'll take cardamom in anything and everything. :)

        Reply
    6. Danguole says

      July 06, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      You've done it again! That dropper photo is magic, and this drink sounds incredible. Love Cocchi Americano!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:55 am

        Aw, thanks, lady!

        Reply
    7. Allie says

      July 07, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      Yum yum yum, my goodness - I LOVE St. Germain and citrus and cardamom, so I can't even imagine how great this cocktail would be. Sounds absolutely perfect.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:56 am

        That's exactly how I felt when I saw this drink on the menu, and it clearly didn't disappoint considering the obsessive lengths I went to in order to make them. ;)

        Reply
    8. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      July 07, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      Goodness----what a drink. Totally different from anything I have seen or tasted.
      I love the glasses you presented the drink in.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 12:58 am

        Thank you, Carol! I believe I got those glasses at BevMo. I love them too. :)

        Reply
    9. Nik Sharma says

      July 08, 2014 at 4:27 am

      You just put some of my favorite flavors into one drink! St. Germain is probably one of my all time favorite liquors.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 5:22 pm

        Yes! St. Germain is like magic! Thanks, Nik. :)

        Reply
    10. london bakes says

      July 08, 2014 at 10:52 am

      You always make such interesting and inspiring cocktails (and everything else of course!). I love the light + bright flavours in this; perfect summer sipping.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 08, 2014 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks, Kathryn! What a kind thing to say.

        Reply
    11. Todd says

      July 09, 2014 at 6:59 am

      I salute you my friend.. Gorgeously cocktail, and perfect photography as always. Cheers!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 09, 2014 at 7:06 am

        Quite the compliment coming from you, Todd. Many thanks!

        Reply
    12. Lucy Parissi says

      July 09, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Your blog is an enabler you know that? I look at your gorgeous photos and I want to drink. This looks so refreshing and I just happen to have all the ingredients (apart from the Cocchi Americano obviously). I am pinning and will be making this soon!

      Reply
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      July 09, 2014 at 12:00 pm

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    14. aida mollenkamp says

      July 10, 2014 at 1:34 am

      Thanks for the Domestic Partners shoutout, Alanna. I really truly am swooning over this creation of yours -- bravo!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2014 at 6:04 am

        Heck yeah! The spirit cocktail episode really resonated. :) Thanks for the kind words, Aida! But it's the fabulous Third Rail that deserves the credit for this bad boy. Geniuses!

        Reply
    15. Victoria La Tauleta says

      July 12, 2014 at 10:07 am

      Un cocktail de lujo total...
      Que maravilla de ingredientes.

      Reply
    16. aida mollenkamp says

      May 24, 2016 at 6:03 am

      Just want to let you know that I made this cocktail for a charity event a few weeks ago and it was a HUGE hit. As in I couldn't make it fast enough! And now I'm obsessed with this tincture and putting it in everything!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 24, 2016 at 1:25 pm

        Aw, that completely makes my day! I can't wait to see what yummy thing you do with that tincture.

        Reply
    17. Tom says

      October 28, 2017 at 6:45 am

      Thanks for posting your version of the Saffron-Cardamom tincture. I was searching for a reference recipe to estimate how much of both I should use when making the one I'm working on.
      Does "T" in your recipe mean Tablespoon? And how would you describe the overall taste and potency of the tincture?
      Cheers

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        October 28, 2017 at 12:53 pm

        Hi Tom, Yes, T=tablespoon (I just updated the recipe to clarify). I thought the tincture was quite potent with a good balance of both flavors. Please let me know what you think if you try it!

        Reply
        • Tom says

          October 28, 2017 at 1:02 pm

          Thanks, Alanna

          Reply

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