Neopolitan

Name: Neopolitan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Silver Tree; 1/4 ounce lemon verbena syrup; 3 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice; Fresh orange peel, for garnish; Fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish; 1 cup water; 1 cup superfine sugar; 18-25 leaves fresh lemon verbena

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Silver Tree
1/4 ounce lemon verbena syrup
3 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
Fresh orange peel, for garnish
Fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish
1 cup water
1 cup superfine sugar
18-25 leaves fresh lemon verbena

Directions

1

In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Simmer 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add lemon verbena. Let steep 30 minutes, then strain and let cool. Cover and refrigerate syrup until cold, about 1 hour. Makes about 1 cup.
2

In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, lemon verbena syrup, and cranberry juice. Shake vigorously for about 6 seconds, then strain into 6-ounce cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel and rosemary sprig, if using.
3

If you can't find fresh lemon verbena, substitute the zest of 1 lemon, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler. Use an organic lemon if you can, or scrub it well before zesting to remove any pesticides.