Special equipment
blender, fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
serves makes 1 cocktail, makes enough grape syrup for about 12 cocktails,
active time 20 minutes, total time 4 hours
- For the Concord Grape Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups Concord grapes, stems removed (8 ounces with stems)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
-
- For the Cocktail:
- 1 1/2 ounces blended Scotch
- 3/4 ounce Oloroso Sherry
- 3/4 ounce Concord grape syrup
- 1/4 ounce juice from 1 lemon
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon peel, for garnish (optional)
Procedures
-
For the Concord Grape Syrup: Pulse the grapes a few times on
low speed in a blender then puree on low for a few seconds, until the grape
skins are chopped and the grape flesh is slightly broken down. Combine the rough
grape puree with the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over very low
heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. The mixture should only simmer for the
last 3 minutes of its cooking time. Remove from heat, strain through a fine mesh
sieve, gently pressing the solids to extract the liquid. Refrigerate until
completely cool.
-
For the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the
Scotch, sherry, grape syrup, lemon juice, and bitters. Shake until well chilled,
about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with lemon peel if
desired.
