{"id":1049,"date":"2026-06-27T17:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T17:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:26:58","slug":"cutpurses-cure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1049","title":{"rendered":"Cutpurse&#8217;s Cure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-alchemist is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f Cutpurse&#8217;s Cure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Alchemical Elixirs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick, clever and impossible to resist, Cutpurse&#8217;s Cure is a rich amber elixir combining spiced rum, blood orange, ginger and dark honey into a drink that&#8217;s as smooth as the rogue who inspired it. Sweet on the first sip, with a warming finish that lingers just long enough to distract you while your coin purse mysteriously disappears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rich amber colour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warming citrus and spice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth yet complex flavour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for evenings around the fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available as alcoholic or alcohol-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prep Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcoholic Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50ml dark spiced rum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25ml blood orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15ml ginger syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10ml dark honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 dashes aromatic bitters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splash of ginger beer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol-Free Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>75ml blood orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25ml ginger beer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15ml ginger syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10ml dark honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splash of sparkling water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the rum (or blood orange juice), ginger syrup and honey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir until the honey has dissolved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the blood orange juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top with ginger beer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir gently and garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garnish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flame-charred orange peel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candied ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adventurer&#8217;s Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every thieves&#8217; guild has a favourite tavern, and every favourite tavern has a house drink known only to its regulars. Cutpurse&#8217;s Cure earned its name because those who drink it tend to become distracted by its smooth citrus warmth\u2014just long enough for an experienced rogue to lighten their pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alchemist&#8217;s Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink before lightly charring it with a kitchen torch. The aroma transforms the first sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hide a small edible chocolate coin beneath the large ice cube before serving. As the drink is enjoyed and the ice melts, the &#8220;stolen treasure&#8221; slowly reveals itself\u2014a playful nod to the drink&#8217;s roguish inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS -->\n<h2>More from the Workshop<\/h2><p>Continue through the shelves with two related brews, or pair this drink with a feast from the Recipe Vault.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1047\">Divine Grace<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1045\">Berserker&#8217;s Brew<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1605\">Copper Bazaar Cheese Khachapuri<\/a> \u2014 a feast to serve alongside<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?page_id=597\">Return to the Alchemist\u2019s Workshop<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick, clever and impossible to resist, Cutpurse&#8217;s Cure is a rich amber elixir combining spiced rum, blood orange, ginger and dark honey into a drink that&#8217;s as smooth as the rogue who inspired it. 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