TARRAGON CITRUS SPLASH

Tarragon Citrus Splash image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Absinthe, for rinsing the glass
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 1/2 ounces gin, such as Monkey 47
1 ounce Demerara Sugar Syrup, recipe follows
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce Green Chartreuse
1 cup demerara sugar

Steps:

Rinse a chilled cocktail coupe with absinthe, then garnish the glass with a tarragon sprig.
Add the gin, Demerara Sugar Syrup, lemon juice, Green Chartreuse and remaining tarragon sprig to a cocktail shaker. Muddle the tarragon, add large ice cubes and shake vigorously. Double-strain into the prepared glass and serve.
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.