I looked at my bar the other day and noticed that a few bottles had a light layer of dust covering them; the sign of disuse. This drink is an attempt to remedy that. Think of it as a delicious, alcoholic feather duster. Maraschino liqueur is, admittedly, a little tough to find. But it’s worth the effort. You can also rim the glasses with a mixture of sugar and freshly ground black pepper for some added pizzaz.
the AMBER SPYGLASS
1. Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker.
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2. Fill with ice cubes.
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3. Shake for 20 seconds.
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4. Strain into chilled martini glasses.
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5. Garnish with cherries, if using, and serve.
yields 2 drinks
4 oz. gin
2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 oz. maraschino liqueur
1 oz. sweet vermouth
1 tbsp. black pepper simple syrup
2 cherries, fresh or maraschino (optional)
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