Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAster CafeMidlife Crisis Recipe

Midlife Crisis Recipe

Inspired by Aster Cafe
Time10m
Serves1

Roku Gin, Mathilde Cassis, Cocchi Americano, ginger syrup, lemon

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Ingredients

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Base Spirits

Flavor Enhancers

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: Roku Gin, Mathilde Cassis, Cocchi Americano, ginger syrup, and fresh lemon.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Roku Gin, 1 oz of Mathilde Cassis, 1 oz of Cocchi Americano, 0.5 oz of ginger syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 4

    Shake with Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Discard the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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