Libations

Rhodium Gin, Timur Pepper, Sumac Syrup, Lemon, Egg White 

Staghorn sumac berries can be foraged throughout the year in the northeast. You’ll also find it in ground form at Nepali markets, Tropical Foods in Roxbury, and specialty spice shops. Sumac is native to Africa, East Asia, and North America. The berry is used for dyes, and the spice is a staple in cuisines throughout North Africa and Western Asia. Turns out, timur pepper is the perfect pairing! The Nepali cousin of Szechuan pepper, timur is a dried wild berry with notes of citrus and a tropical, mild numbing sensation.

This cocktail was originally a collaboration between friends, which you can read more about in Edible Boston Magazine! 

Sorel, Orange Liqueur, Coconut, Lime

“Welcome to Dream Street – the best street in the world! Just ask the people who live here. The houses and dreams inside are different as thumbprints. The sidewalks are wide enough for huge chalk drawings and giant hopscotch boards. Children from all over the neighborhood come to play until the streetlights go on.” Tricia Elam Walker, Author, Dream Street

This daiquiri is a nod and an ode to the children's book, Dream Street. Both the book and cocktail are created by Roxbury natives, who are deeply familiar with the heart of the city, even in the face of its portrayal as the hurt of it. We use Sorel, the liqueur created by the first African American distiller on record, Jackie Summers, as its base, calling in one of the most prominent flavors of the African diaspora, hibiscus. Coconut, lime and rhum from Martinique further evoke the ingredients of our shared histories – where we came from, where we are now, and all of the places we will go.

Bombay Sapphire, St. Germain,Luxardo Bitter Bianco

Mildred Davenport was a dancer, educator, and community leader born in Roxbury. She was one of the first Black dancers to integrate – and more importantly, grace – Boston’s major performing arts stages. Mildred’s life and work has seemingly touched so many parts of Black history, from her professorship at the Tuskegee Institute, to serving in the Army as a Captain during World War II; perhaps it is these triumphs that make it all the more meaningful that she chose to open her dance academy, Silver Box Studios, in the heart of Black Boston at 596 Columbus Avenue in the South End. 

Upon retiring from dance, Ms. Davenport served as a board member of the Boston Chapter of the NAACP, a twenty year career at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and a fundraiser for community performing arts programs.

When you think of a martini, we think of gin, class, elegance, and distinction. Served with a lemon expression, we love that twinkle of brightness that brings it all together, much like Mildred Davenport did throughout her trailblazing career.

Kasama 7yr Rum, Royal Jamaican Blackstrap Rum, Smoked Coriander, Strawberry, Pineapple, Ginger, Lemon

A cocktail as iconic as the song and artist herself, One in a Million all started with a tribute to Aaliyah’s favorite fruit – strawberry. With some help from one of our OG cocktails(1962), we use some sage honey and shake it up with lemon, ginger, and Royal Jamaican blackstrap rum. The result is a cocktail that has elements of familiarity, but is an experience unto itself.

Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Maraska Maraschino Elsewhere Blood Orange, Maple Syrup, Palo Santo

Always on time and looking good. Well educated with knowledge from books and the real world. A man of many talents that surprise you every day. Loves his born and chosen family fiercely. You walk on the inside of the sidewalk and he never, ever, even lets you think of touching the door. Baby, let me tell you… he’s a gentleman.