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:

  • Martini glass

GARNISH

  • Orange peel and grapes

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.

Photo: Tim Hout

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