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1 1⁄2 oz Gin

3⁄4 oz Kirschwasser

3⁄4 oz Lemon juice

1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (or ~2 teaspoons fine granulated sugar; Shellenberger calls for 8g)

1 bsp Crème de Violette

1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and discarded)

Instructions

Shake, strain, up, twist.

Notes

Shellenberger redistills his kirsch with chipotle peppers for aromatics; perhaps a chipotle-infused simple syrup here would produce a comparable aroma.

Cocktail summary

Created by

Stephen Shellenberger, boston apothecary

Is an

authentic recipe

Reference

http://bostonapothecary.com/?p=1524

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