How to Make the Oil of Boil Cocktail
Any witch worth her salt needs a full arsenal of spells and potion ingredients at the ready. You never know when you may need to whip up a magical solution on the fly, or remember a complicated potion from hundreds of years ago. In terms of a witch’s starter pack, you can’t beat oil of boil—versatile, and much easier to procure than say, a fresh dead man’s toe—it can serve as the basis for numerous spells.
This Oil of Boil Cocktail, on the other hand, is a bit more niche. Traditionally called a “Slick Rick,”it’s not common on a bartender’s request list, but it’s a unique twist and a lot of fun.
Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 5 minutes
2 ounces gin
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce extra-virgin olive oil
½ ounce simple syrup
1 egg white
pinch of sea salt
1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add the gin, lemon juice, olive oil, simple syrup, egg white, and sea salt.
4. Shake vigorously and pour into the coupe glass.
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