Special Equipment : Bar Set, Cocktail Strainer, Coupe Glass, Peeler
Serves: 1 (8 Oz) Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Rittenhouse Rye
- 1/4 Tablespoon Fernet
- 1 1/2 Oz Carrot Juice
- 1/2 Oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Oz Star Anise Syrup
- 1 Sprig Mint
- 1 Each Orange Twist
- 16 Oz Ice
Star Anise Simple
- 5 Oz Water
- 5 Oz Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/4 Cup Star Anise, Whole
Method:
Star Anise Simple:
- In a pot, add your sugar, & water. Bring this to a boil. Once boiling add Star Anise whole. Let the simple sit & really develop the deep flavors from they star anise. Let steep for 1 hour. Once the flavors have fully developed, strain.
Making the Nitty Gritty:
- Using a shaker, add in the rye, fernet, carrot, & lemon juice. Add 16 oz of ice, & shake well. Pour drink into glass & serve up in a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist, mint sprig & star anise
