1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Sipsmith (VJOP)
3⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice (clarified)
1⁄4 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Combier Pamplemousse Rose
1 bsp Simple syrup (*dhansak masala infused)
4 ds Parfait Amour, Marie Brizard
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions
Shake all but parfait amore w/ ice until well chilled; pour into a chilled coupe, garnish with 4 dashes of parfait amore & an orange peel
Notes
*combine 1tsp dhansak masala w/ 8oz of h2o & 8oz superfine sugar. bring to 135° for 15 minutes and let cool. filter and refrigerate.
History
Created for this season's "art of the mix" competition. Presenting my thanks (and love) to Freddie, Queen, & Bohemian Rhapsody; a combination of heady, London gin, Cointreau-anchored citrus, an ode to Mr. Mercury's Zanzibar birth and a colorful yet intentional finish