Madeira Martinez

Name: Madeira Martinez
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 12 ounces Madeira, preferably Blandy's 5-Year-Old Bual; 6 ounces Beefeater gin; 3 teaspoons honey syrup; 3 teaspoons pomegranate molasses, preferably Al Wadi; 3 dashes Angostura Bitters; Rosemary sprigs, for garnish

By Audrey Saunders

October 12, 2006

This recipe is adapted from Audrey Saunders, owner of Pegu Club in New York City. Crown Roast of Lamb with Rosemary requires a companion drink with body, and this cocktail has that in spades. Also, like lamb, its flavor is a bit racy.

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