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Little Lion Cocktail

Little Lion Cocktail

Jessica Lum, Intermezzo, St. Petersburg, Florida

May 06, 2020

Little Lion Cocktail

This riff on the Lion’s Tail brings genever into the spotlight.

This herbaceous cocktail, inspired by the classic Lion’s Tail, brings genever into the spotlight.

Ingredients

1¾ oz. genever
¼ oz. pimento (allspice) dram
¾ oz. rosemary simple syrup
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 fresh egg white (pasteurized, if you like)

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:coupe
Garnish:5 drops Angostura bitters

Preparation

In a shaker, combine all of the ingredients and dry shake to emulsify the egg white. Add ice, shake again to chill, then strain into a chilled glass and top with bitters.

Rosemary Syrup: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 4-5 rosemary sprigs, then turn off the heat. Let steep for 4-5 minutes then add 1 cup of white sugar. Strain, and keep refrigerated when not in use.

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