99 Problems But an Herb Ain’t One

Name: 99 Problems But an Herb Ain't One
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes one cocktail
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and sliced; 1 (2-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 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

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99 Problems But an Herb Ain’t One — Gin, lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime combine in this savory cocktail from Alex Straus of LA’s E.P. & L.P., who created it to complement the restaurant’s spicier dishes. *Matt Taylor-Gross*

Gin, lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime combine in this savory cocktail from Alex Straus of LA's E.P. & L.P., who created it to complement the restaurant's spicier dishes.

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Yield: makes one cocktail

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

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.
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.

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