Pomander Porter Shandy

Name: Pomander Porter Shandy
Ingredients: Pomander Syrup; 2 medium to large oranges; 1/2 cup sugar; water; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional); Pomander Porter Shandy (serves 2); 3 to 4 tablespoons (1 1/2 to 2 oz) Pomander Syrup; 6 tablespoons (3 oz) freshly pressed and strained orange juice; 1 12-oz bottle of Porter (one with nice chocolate notes); 10 to 12 oz seltzer; 2 oranges wheels, each studded with several cloves (optional garnish)

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Pomander Syrup
2 medium to large oranges
1/2 cup sugar
water
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
Pomander Porter Shandy (serves 2)
3 to 4 tablespoons (1 1/2 to 2 oz) Pomander Syrup
6 tablespoons (3 oz) freshly pressed and strained orange juice
1 12-oz bottle of Porter (one with nice chocolate notes)
10 to 12 oz seltzer
2 oranges wheels, each studded with several cloves (optional garnish)

Directions

1

Thoroughly wash oranges. Remove zest, avoiding the white pith, and set aside. Cut oranges in half and juice them. Strain the juice, reserving and refrigerating 6 tablespoons (3 oz). Transfer remaining juice to a liquid measure, and add water to total 1 cup of liquid.
2

Combine water, sugar, orange zest, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, swirling occasionally to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to come to room temperature.
3

Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a jar or other suitable storage vessel. Stir in vanilla extract and orange blossom water. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4

Divide ingredients equally between 2 16-oz glasses, starting with the smaller amounts of syrup and seltzer. Taste and add more syrup or seltzer if desired. Garnish with orange wheel if desired.
5

If making a larger batch, combine the ingredients in a pitcher instead.