Saturday, July 11, 2015

The Jaded Lady


INGREDIENTS

Simple Syrup
1 cup water
2 1/4 cups raw sugar
zest and juice of three lemons
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped

Libation
1 oz absinthe
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Sauvignon Blanc
1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup
3 drops aromatic bitters

Garnish with a twist of lemon.

1.  For the simple syrup, zest the lemons and juice them into a cup.

2.  In a medium sauce pan over medium heat dissolve the sugar into the water.  Add the lemon juice, zest and parsley.  Stir until it begins to bubble.  Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.  Refrigerate in an airtight container overnight.  Strain the simple syrup.

3.  For the libation, add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled half way with ice, shake until cold, serve with a twist of lemon peel.