Le Grand Tour Recipe
with Vanilla vodka, rosemary, ginger root, fresh lime, pear nectar, splash of soda
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Muddle aromatics
In a cocktail shaker, place the sliced fresh ginger (about 1/2-inch piece, sliced thin) and the fresh rosemary sprig (reserve a small sprig for garnish). Add the simple syrup if using. Gently muddle 6–8 times to release rosemary oils and ginger juice—do not pulverize; just press to bruise and extract aroma and flavor.
Build and shake
Add the vanilla vodka (2 oz), pear nectar (2 oz), and fresh lime juice (3/4 oz) into the shaker. Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled (the shaker should be frosty).
Strain and top
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled Collins or highball glass filled with fresh ice (use a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ginger and rosemary bits). Top with about 1.5 oz soda water to give a light effervescence. Gently stir once to combine.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with the reserved rosemary sprig and a thin pear slice or lime wheel pressed to the glass rim. Optionally, express a lime peel over the drink to add extra aromatics. Serve immediately.