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In Spite of Ourselves From the National Bar

For this cocktail, bartender Travis Parsley of The National Bar (aka “The Nash”) in Nevada City, California, doesn’t add fresh lemon juice to the shaker but rather uses it to rinse the glass. “We rinse the glass with lemon juice to give the cocktail the citrus flavor and aroma without overpowering it,” he explains. “It adds a layer and complexity to the drink that slowly integrates into the cocktail. Think absinthe in a Sazerac.” The citrus rinse brightens up the honeyed and dried citrus notes of Strega and Benedictine, while egg whites further lighten the cocktail. “The result is a delightful summer cocktail that conjures memories of lemon meringue,” Parsley adds.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Benedictine
  • 1/2 oz. Strega (or yellow Chartreuse)
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • 1/4 oz. egg white (or aquafaba)
  • 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:Nick & Nora or coupe
  • Garnish:dehydrated lemon wheel

Preparation

Add the lemon juice to a glass and set aside. Add the rest of the ingredients to a shaker and dry shake. Then, add ice to the shaker and shake again to dilute and chill. Swirl the lemon juice in the glass and discard. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish.

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