Joie de Vivre
Served straight-up in a martini glass and garnished with fresh grapes, this no-fuss cocktail is made a standout by a final mist of absinthe that tickles the nose and awakens the palate.
Published in Gourmet Live
03.21.12
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 red grapes
- 3/4 ounce vodka
- 3/4 ounce Cocchi Americano
- 1/2 ounce St-Germain liqueur
- 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Mist of absinthe
GLASS:
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Martini glass
GARNISH
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Orange peel and grapes
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Muddle 4 grapes in a mixing glass then add the remaining ingredients, except for the absinthe, and ice and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a martini glass then zest with an orange peel and mist with absinthe. Garnish with grapes.