Episode 040 - Jason Nelson
Focused AF15 Okt 2024

Episode 040 - Jason Nelson

If you think that trying to make a living through wedding photography is hard, try being a musician! The Essential Jason Nelson joins us in the studio and shares how he's been able to niche down, leverage social media, and create a thriving brand that most of us can only dream of.

You can check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/essentialjasonnelson

In honor of our special guests, this drink is the "Careless Whisper"

Ingredients

For cocktail:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 4 oz fresh watermelon juice
  • 1/2 oz mint syrup
  • pinch of salt
  • For mint salt:
  • 4 mint mints leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For mint syrup:

  • 1 bunch of mint
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until all sugar dissolved. Remove from stove, add mint and allow to steep. Once syrup has cooled, strain.
  2. For mint salt:
  3. Place mint on cutting board and sprinkle with salt, using a sharp knife finely mince mint leaves and salt. Sprinkle on fresh watermelon.
  4. For cocktail:
  5. In a ice shaker filled with ice add vodka, watermelon juice and mint syrup. Shake until well chilled, strain into glass, Garnish with fresh watermelon and mint salt.


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