Little Lion Cocktail
RECIPE: Jessica Lum, Intermezzo, St. Petersburg, Florida
Photo: Kristina Holman
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
- 1 3/4 oz. genever
- 1/4 oz. pimento (allspice) dram
- 3/4 oz. rosemary simple syrup
- 3/4 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 SyrupBring 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.