Solitude & Tonic

by Saul Sugarman  /  March 26, 2020

Made by Gillian Fitzgerald, co-owner of Casements Bar (2351 Mission St.). Tip her on Venmo at @Gillian-Fitzgerald

For the liquor:

• 1.5 oz Yola Mezcal 
• 1.5 oz Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Blanc 
• .5 oz tumeric tonic

Added in the cocktail:

• 1 cup (8 oz.) of water
• Juice and rind of two oranges
• A cup (8 oz.) of fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric or ground
• 2 tablespoons honey

Yields two cups of cocktail.

Creative license: I named this one. Fitzgerald was Hagney’s friend who emphasized DIY. Simply put, she said, “I needed a stiff tonic.” I’d love to try making this one. I don’t know about you, but I’m picturing a fruit salad in a kitchen bowl, drizzled with mezcal and blanc vermouth. No shade to Fitzgerald, though— It looks delicious.