Motif #1
A few years back, Sparks and I took a vacation in Rockport, MA. I don’t remember exactly why I chose Rockport. I think I wanted to hit the area because I’d never been anywhere in the Northeastern US. Rockport was nice though, we stayed in a lovely little B&B which was just a short walk from the beach. It was August, but the water was frigid. Mostly, we wanted to eat our weight in seafood.
The first night there, we arrived a bit late and were hungry. The innkeeper recommended a place down the street and we walked down. I don’t remember the name of the restaurant but it sat right on the docks and outside was a little red building referred to as Motif #1. We were informed that it was the most painted/photographed scene in all of the Northeast. I can’t tell you much about the restaurant other than the fact that it had the best lobster roll ever (and the first one I ever had!) and this really tasty mixed drink named after the scene outside the window.
We returned from that trip with some serious food inspiration. This was the same trip where I discovered Spiced Tomato Jam and recreated it as soon as I got home. We also worked to recreate the drink that we liked so much while on our trip.
Sadly, I couldn’t find the recipe, though I did still remember the ingredients. Lucky for me, which visiting friends this weekend, it turned out that my friend had it written down in her recipe book! I’d better notate it here so that I don’t lose it again.
Motif#1
1.5 oz spiced rum
1.5 oz coconut rum
3 oz pineapple juice
.75 oz pomegranate juice
If you really want a kick, float a little 151 on the top. But even without that this is a sneaky drink. It’s a smooth fruity thing going down, but packs a wallop.