The inspiration for this cocktail comes from a great bottle of handmade ouzo from my friend Debbie. It had been sitting in my bottom drawer at work with another Greek-themed liqueur, Persephonia (guess what flavor), waiting for an evening when I didn’t have to lug something else home too. Now that her package has arrived safely at the Lounge, it seems a pity not to have brought it back sooner. Both spirits are soft, graceful, complex. I particularly like the vanilla note that emerges on the finish of the ouzo.
Elevator Operator- 1 1/2 oz gin (Junípero)
- 3/4 oz dry vermouth (Dolin)
- 1/4 oz ouzo
- 1 dash orange bitters (Fee Bros)
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
SOURCE: ROWEN, FOGGED IN LOUNGEThe housemate opined that this is Martini-like but richer, which it is. The slight haze from the louching of the ouzo reminds me of antique silver.
Very warm thanks to Debbie for her amazing booze. Now I get to come up with a cocktail for the other bottle of stuff.
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