Fraise Sauvage

Name: Fraise Sauvage
Yield: makes 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces Plymouth gin; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154); 1/2 ounce Wild Strawberry Cordial (page 158); 2 ounces demi-sec champagne; 1 half strawberry, for garnish

January 24, 2012

The Fraise Sauvage was inspired by the famous pre-Prohibition classic, the French 75 (page 70). The name itself is a play on words in French, meaning “wild strawberry.” This cocktail uses our EO homemade Wild Strawberry Cordial to create a cocktail in the classic style. We shake together Plymouth gin with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and strawberry cordial, then top it off with demi-sec champagne. For our first summer menu at Employees Only, we wanted to put on the list a cocktail that would be a crowd-pleaser. Fraise Sauvage is the EO equivalent of the ubiquitous Caprese salad. The flavors of gin, strawberry, and champagne are a timeless combination and showcase how simple flavors can become complex when combined. To make this cocktail without the strawberry cordial, simply muddle a whole fresh strawberry, then follow the rest of the directions.

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