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Samanthahain
[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]
A fruity yet herbal drink developed by Ian Scalzo of Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco.
Ginger juice can be made by putting fresh ginger through a juicer, but you can also purchase a bottled version from Ginger People.
For more recipes, check out 6 Spiced Cocktail Recipes from Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco ยป
Samanthahain
About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 35 minutes |
| Special equipment: | cocktail shaker and strainer |
Ingredients
- For Ginger Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup ginger juice
- 3 cups sugar
- For the cocktail:
- 1 1/2 ounces Applejack
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
- 1/4 ounce Benedictine
- 1/2 stalk of rosemary (leaves removed) plus 1 sprig, with leaves, for garnish
- 1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine
Procedures
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1
Make Ginger Syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, ginger juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Let cool.
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2
Make Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add applejack, lemon juice, ginger syrup, Benedictine, and rosemary stalk. Shake 30 seconds.
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3
Strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with sprig of rosemary.
