Blushed Arak Cocktail
This is the traditional drink of the streets of Israel. It combines the anise flavor with sweet and citrus hints.
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- 2 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Leafs of Sage
- 4 Red Grapefruit Segments
- 2 oz Arak
- 1.5 oz Red Grapefruit Juice
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- Ice
Preparation
- In a sauce pan combine the water, sugar and sage, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature (The syrup can be prepared in advance).
- In a tall cup place the grapefruit segments and with a wooden spoon mash them together. Move it to a shaker, add ice and the rest of the ingredients (use a tablespoon of sage simple syrup). Shake and serve in a cocktail glass.
