The Green Vesper
A sophisticated twist on the classic Vesper cocktail, featuring homemade arugula simple syrup that adds a peppery, herbaceous note to the traditional gin and vodka base. This vibrant green cocktail combines fresh flavors with classic cocktail elegance.
Ingredients
- •½ cup sugar
- •3 cups arugula
- •1½ ounces gin
- •½ ounce vodka
- •¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- •⅛ pinch salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly, pour into a heatproof vessel, and chill at least 35 minutes.
45 min
- 2.
Purée simple syrup and arugula in a blender until liquefied. Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander, strain mixture into an airtight container and chill.
10 min
- 3.
Combine gin, vodka, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 oz. arugula simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and stir until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora or coupe glass.
2 min
