This cocktail is essentially a virgin mimosa (with seltzer standing in for sparkling wine); the “Captain Crunch” flavors come from Bittercube’s Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters.  This one can be served safely to the kids, and moms-to-be!

Recipe:

• 2 oz orange syrup*
• 5 oz seltzer
• 2 eye-droppers Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters

* To make orange syrup: whisk an equal part of granulated sugar into room-temperature orange juice until dissolved.

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to an iced lowball glass.  Garnish by creating an orange rose by rolling up a long orange peel.

Bittercube Bitters can be found in nearly every liquor store, and online at bittercube.com.

Their cocktail creations are on bar menus around town, including Scena Tavern and Eat Street Social, in Minneapolis, and in the forthcoming café from Restaurant Alma.