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New York Shrub
This rye cocktail was developed by Yana Volfson, bar manager at Peels restaurant in New York City. Don't be afraid of the balsamic vinegar—it doesn't make for a vinegary-tasting drink, just a fresh, tart one.
Notes: There's no need to use fancy vinegar for your reduction; find a decent under $10 brand that you'd use in a weeknight salad dressing. To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
New York Shrub
About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 10 minutes |
| Total time: | 20 minutes |
| Special equipment: | cocktail shaker and strainer |
| This recipe appears in: | 6 Rye Cocktail Recipes for Wintertime Sipping |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (see note above)
- 1 1/2 ounce Rittenhouse Rye
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note above)
Procedures
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1
Pour balsamic vinegar into small saucepan, bring to a boil. Let simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
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2
To make cocktail, pour rye, lemon, simple syrup, and 1 barspoon of balsamic reduction into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into and ice-filled rocks glass.
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