I’ve been enjoying New Columbia’s fall/winter seasonal “ginavit” quite a bit the past few weeks. They’re having a cocktail contest, so I figured I would throw out this easy yet complex cocktail as my entry. It’s adapted from the “Complement Cocktail” served in Copenhagen. I chose to flip the ratios to accentuate the ginavit over the straight gin. The sweetness of the maraschino helps to counter all the savory sensations from the caraway, dill and star anise.
Ingredients:
Ice
1 1/2 ounces Ginavit
3/4 ounce Green Hat gin
2 dashes maraschino liqueur
1 star anise or sprig of dill
Directions:
Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin, aquavit and liqueur; shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with star anise or dill and serve.
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