Mac, fae and incredible mixologist, has amazing concoctions of the alcoholic variety.

Check out the Tipsy Maelstrom, one of Fiona’s favorites in Between the Lines below! Making this cocktail/mocktail for yourself or a batch for others? @me on Instagram @dhalerambo #theplanarpages #cocktailsbymac

Also, big thanks to my cocktail connoisseur friend Jeremy who helped with these recipes! You’re the best!

Tipsy Maelstrom Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Grey Goose vodka (for a smooth, neutral spirit base)
• 1 oz White crème de cacao (for a milky, frothy texture)
• 1/2 oz Simple syrup 
• 3-4 Coffee beans (for garnish and aroma)
• Cocoa powder (for dusting the rim)

Instructions:

1. Rim a chilled martini glass by rubbing the rim with a coffee bean and dipping in cocoa powder.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
3. Add the vodka, crème de cacao and simple syrup.
4. Shake or stir vigorously until well chilled. The crème de cacao will provide a frothy, creamy texture.
5. Strain into the prepared martini glass.
6. Garnish with 1-2 coffee beans dropped on top and a light dusting of additional cocoa powder over the foam.
7. Optionally, gently swirl or zig-zag a skewer through the foam to create a maelstrom pattern.

The swirling skewer and maelstrom name reference the turbulent, spinning motion of crashing ocean waves. The gray-white color comes from the crème de cacao foam over clear vodka. The martini glass and high alcohol content make this a strong, stylish cocktail.

Mocktail Version

Ingredients:

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 oz Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sauce
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• (optional) Whipped Cream ice

Instructions:

1. Rim a chilled glass by rubbing the rim with a coffee bean and dipping in cocoa powder.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
3. Add the espresso, white chocolate sauce and simple syrup (if desired)
4. Shake or stir vigorously until well chilled. The white chocolate sauce will provide a frothy, creamy texture.
5. Pour over ice into the prepared glass.
6. Garnish with whipped cream, 1-2 coffee beans dropped on top and a light dusting of additional cocoa powder over the foam.
7. Optionally, gently swirl or zig-zag a skewer through the foam to create a maelstrom pattern.