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For the Lemongrass Ginger Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and sliced
• 1 (2-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

For the Cocktail

• 1 ¹⁄₂ oz. gin, preferably Rutte
• ³⁄₄ oz. fresh lemon juice
• ³⁄₄ oz. lemongrass-ginger syrup
• ¹⁄₂ oz. Imbue Bittersweet vermouth
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

1. To make the syrup, combine sugar, kaffir ime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and ¹⁄₂ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high; cook until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Let sit for 2 hours, then strain.
2. To make the cocktail, combine gin, lemon juice, syrup, and vermouth in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.