Gin Cocktail "The Soothsayer"
Votes: 1
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1
The subtle tartness of the homemade garnet-balsamic vinaigrette and the spicy notes of vermouth and black pepper perfectly complement the fruity flavor of strawberries in this gin-based cocktail. This drink will appeal to any connoisseur of complex flavors. Serve in a martini glass with blue cheese-stuffed olives.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
Cocktail
- 1 cube of white sugar
- 1 ripe strawberry, hulled
- 2 black peppercorns
- 80 ml of gin
- 15 ml pomegranate-balsamic sauce, recipe below
- 15 ml vermouth (preferably Dolin Blanc)
- Crushed ice
- 2 olives stuffed with blue cheese, for serving
Pomegranate-balsamic sauce
- 240 ml 10-year-old tawny port
- 120 ml pomegranate juice
- 120 ml balsamic vinegar
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a metal cocktail shaker, crush the sugar cube, strawberries, and peppercorns. Be sure to finely chop the peppercorns. Add gin, garnet-balsamic vinaigrette (see below), vermouth, and crushed ice to the shaker. Close and shake vigorously.
- Double strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive skewered on a toothpick.
Pomegranate-balsamic sauce:
Pour the port, pomegranate juice, and balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until the liquid has reduced by just under half. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before adding to the cocktail.
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