Rites of Spring

1 1⁄2 oz Aquavit, Tattersall
1 oz Bianco Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Pear liqueur
1 T Oleo-saccharum
2 ds Bitters (as float)
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
1 Star anise (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; float bitters and add garnishes.

Notes

Source suggests 4 oranges, 4 lemons, and 1/2 c. sugar for the oleo saccharum.

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http://www.feastmagazine.com/drink/cocktail-recipes/article_f1ee6196-1e…

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Comments

Very nice. I just muddled bergamot and lemon peel with homemade pear liqueur. 1/3 pear instead of 1/4. A tad sweet but spices from aquavit balanced the whole thing. I added 1 drop eachpeach and  bittermens winter melon.

5 stars.