Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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servings
7 unit

Concord grapes

muddled

0.75 ounce

Concord grape juice

fresh

0.5 ounce

fresh lime juice

fresh

1 cup

Ice

cubed

1.5 ounce

Old Tom gin

0.5 ounce

Cynar

0.25 ounce

Strega

2 spritz

Aftelier anise hyssop essence

diluted

2 spritz

Spearmint essence

diluted

Step 1
~1 min

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the Concord grapes with the fresh lime juice.

Step 2
~1 min

Add ice to the shaker.

Step 3
~1 min

Pour in the Old Tom gin, Cynar, and Strega.

Step 4
~1 min

Shake the mixture well until thoroughly chilled.

Step 5
~1 min

Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.

Step 6
~1 min

Spritz the diluted Aftelier anise hyssop essence or spearmint essence over the drink.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the coupe glass before serving for an enhanced experience.

Adjust the sweetness and sourness by varying the grape juice and lime juice ratio.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (herbal and fruity)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an aperitif before dinner.

Pair with light appetizers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese and crackers
Olives
Nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern American cocktail

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cocktail Parties
Dinner Parties

Occasion Tags

Happy Hour
Dinner Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100

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