A Knight with a Ruby Slipper
09/01/07 22:41
John Knight
Head bartender at Aquavit Restaurant in New York
65 E 55th St
New York, NY 10022
(212) 307-7311
RUBY SLIPPER
2 1/2 ounces AQUAVIT NEW YORK - White Cranberry
1 1/2 ounces Ruby port
1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon or lime juice
Dash of simple syrup
Burnt orange zest, for garnish
Shake the ingredients in an ice-filled tumbler and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the burnt orange zest.
John's inspiration: "It's common in Europe to create cocktails from a mix of liquor and wine, so I wanted to bring that to our menu, where we serve Swedish cuisine. I came up with this recipe because the richness and body of ruby port is an excellent accompaniment to the elegance of the Aquavit New York White Cranberry."
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