Honey Talks Series: Dreaming of Marrakech with a Minty Marrakito Cocktail
Hey there, how are you holding up these days? Here in Amsterdam, we’re two months into our ‘intelligent lockdown.’ The world feels weird, lonely, and distant. Life has drastically flipped upside down, and like many of you, most of my work projects and travel plans have been put on hold, at least for the foreseeable future. Daydreaming about past adventures and exciting future explorations helps get me through these lonely, weird days.
The wanderlust struggle is real right now, and this week, I’ve got Marrakech on my mind and we recently launched our new web series Honey Talks on IG TV!
To celebrate (while social distancing), my travel buddy Cynthia and I hosted an episode together reminiscing of our very first House of Notoire trip to Marrakech.
While dreaming of sunshine, I crafted a special cocktail inspired by the sweet and savory flavors of the city. I paired juicy orange and spicy cinnamon with refreshing mint to create a unique twist on the mojito… we’re calling it the MINTY MARRAKITO. Scroll down for the recipe and let me know if you try it.
In need of travel inspiration to get through this isolated time? Check out my Marrakech City Guide, explore the colorful Jardin Marjorelle, discover our House of Notoire retreat, or browse my photo journal on the stunning doorways of Marrakech.
MAKE YOUR OWN MINTY MARRAKITO
Sweet, citrusy, and refreshing—this flavorful, sparkling cocktail brought back memories of our retreat in 2017. Stir, sip, and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
6-8 sprigs of fresh mint
1/2 fresh lime (juiced)
1/2 fresh lemon (juiced)
1/2 fresh orange (juiced)
Honey (to taste)
Ground cinnamon (optional)
5 shots spiced rum
3 shots grapefruit sparkling water
Ice (crushed)
STEP BY STEP
Combine citrus juice and honey into a pitcher and stir until combined
Clap the mint in your hand to release the essence, and muddle or stir in vigorously in the pitcher
Add the spiced rum and sparkling water, mix gently
Rim the glass with a lime wedge
Fill glass 2/3 full with ice
Pour a serving of cocktail mix into each glass
Top with a dash of cinnamon
Garnish with a spring of mint and lime wedge on the side
Toast and enjoy, HONey!
*Prefer a mocktail instead? Skip the booze and top up with citrus-flavored sparkling water!
Watch the full Honey Talks Happy Hour Episode
Embracing the unexpected seems to be the name of the game lately, and that includes the plan for our upcoming show, HONey Talks with House of Notoire. Instead of a studio shoot, we’ve switched platforms to accommodate the lockdown and now, we will be hosting creative and inspiring episodes on Instagram Live. Stay tuned and follow along on IG TV.
