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By Laurie Casey
Our 10th anniversary launch party mixologist, Dave Hudson, author of “A Year of Magical Drinking: Cocktails in the Time of COVID,” created this drink—Turmeric Beer (non-alcoholic) One Earth Mule (with alcohol)—just for our filmmakers toast, happening this Friday at 6 p.m. Join us!
Dave Hudson, Mixologist’s statement
I took my inspiration from both the global and the local elements of One Earth Film Fest. I certainly got a great deal of inspiration from the film “Gather: The Fight to Revitalize Our Native Foodways” and seeing how they embraced 'local' in such a spiritual and deep way. I also took a broader message from the film “The Great Green Wall” and can't help but wish that we all could do more to create larger 'bands' of nature that stretch across every land. Lastly, I wanted to create a good, simple beverage that stands on its own, but also is transformed when spirits are added to it.
This drink will be a lot of fun for everyone and is really easy to make!
Equipment needed
A muddler (but a fork, flat spoon handle, or potato masher will do in a pinch)
A kitchen strainer or tea strainer (optional)
Recipe Card
Recipes
“Turmeric Beer”
Turmeric Root. (You don't need much. 1 'finger' of the root is more than enough. Also if you aren't a fan of turmeric, ginger root is a valid substitute)
Blueberries
Agave Syrup
Fresh Mint
Sparkling Water (not mineral water or tonic water)
"One Earth Mule" Cocktail
Same ingredients as above. Add vodka or a gin from a local distillery
Ingredient Shopping
You can find all ingredients at your local food co-op or natural foods store, such as the Sugar Beet in Oak Park, IL.
Distilleries in the Chicagoland area include:
(All of these spirits should be readily available in Binny's or your local liquor store.)
Quincy Street Distillery in Riverside
Few Spirits in Evanston
North Shore Distillery in Libertyville (locally sourced and organic options)
CH Distillery in Chicago (organic options)
Koval Distillery in Chicago (organic)
Don’t forget your party tickets!
Dave Hudson is a certified mixologist and his book "A Year of Magical Drinking. Cocktails in the Time of Covid" (co-written with his wife, Gigi Hudson) has been a top seller on Amazon since its release in December of 2020. Dave is also a professional playwright with over 30 musicals that have been produced around the world. He was the lyricist for the virtual musical, "The Show Must Go Online," which was the world's most licensed musical of 2020.