Mercat Recipe

Inspired by Eva

Time8m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Combine and chill
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
2
Shake
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. This both chills and dilutes the base mixture.
3
Strain
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute or a coupe using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any pulp.

4
Top the strained base with about 3 oz dry sparkling wine. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles and avoid excessive foaming.

5
Express a lemon twist over the surface of the drink to release oils, then drop it into the glass. Optionally float an edible flower or a small sprig of thyme on top for aroma and presentation.
6
Serve immediately while the sparkling wine is lively. Provide a small cocktail napkin; one cocktail per serving.