On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0700, sf > wrote:

>
>What are you serving for the premier of Mad Men 2013?
>
>I have two cocktails that I want to make, but have nothing to eat in
>mind yet. I should consider crepes or a souffle because they were
>"guest" food back then. I would make linguini with clams because it
>was popular in the late '60s, but hubby can't eat shellfish anymore.
>Of course, a big beef steak and baked potatoes is very '60s as well.
>Decisions, decisions!
>
>Here are the drinks I have in mind
>
>Sidecar Cocktail
>Serves 1
>
>3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
>3/4 ounce Cointreau
>1 1/2 ounce Cognac
>Lemon wedge and sugar, for rim, optional
>Garnish could also be lemon twist
>
>If you prefer the traditional sugar-rimmed glass, run the wedge of
>lemon around the edge of a martini glass to moisten. Dip the rim into
>sugar.
>
>In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the freshly squeezed lemon
>juice, the Cointreau and the Cognac. Shake until well chilled. Strain
>into the martini glass and enjoy.
>
>
>Ophelia (tested and approved)
>2 cocktails
>
>Ingredients
>
>For the Rosemary Simple Syrup (make ahead):
>
>1/4 cup ground rosemary (use an herb grinder, a coffee grinder or a
>small food processor)
>1/2 cup water
>1/2 cup of sugar
>
>
>Preparation:
>
>Bring the water to a boil, add the sugar and rosemary and stir until
>the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and steep the mixture off
>heat for 45 minutes.
>
>Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a container. (The
>accompanying video has a visual reference for the depth of color that
>should be achieved; a light golden syrup).
>
>To Make the Cocktail:
>
>1 and 1/2 oz of good Gin
>3/4 oz rosemary syrup
>3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon, squeezed)
>Club Soda
>Sprig of rosemary for garnish
>
>Fill glass with ice.
>Add gin, lemon and rosemary simple syrup and stir.
>Top with club soda, stir briefly and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

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