Independence Day Cocktails

THE INDEPENDENCE

Contributed by Allen Katz
INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz Perry’s Tot Navy Strength Gin
• 1 oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
• .5 oz Fresh-pressed apple juice
• .25 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth
• Garnish: Lemon twist
• Glass: Cocktail

PREPARATION:
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a small lemon twist.

THE LADY’S REWARD

Contributed by Allen Katz
INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz Dorothy Parker American Gin
• .5 oz Fresh lemon juice
• .25 oz Hibiscus Syrup*
• .25 oz Combier
• 1 Egg white
• Glass: Cocktail

PREPARATION:
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously and fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

*Hibiscus Syrup
INGREDIENTS:

• .25 cup Dried orange peel
• 1 tsp Cardamom
• .25 cup Dried hibiscus petals
• 4 cups Sugar

PREPARATION:
Add the orange peel and cardamom to a quart container and fill with hot water. Soak for 30 seconds, stirring a few times. Add the hibiscus petals and fill with additional hot water if necessary. Let stand for 30 seconds and strain into a large bowl. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool, seal and store in the refrigerator.

Courtesy:liquor.com

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