Jose Zepeda of RN74

Chardon

Makes 1 drink

From Jose Zepeda of RN74 in San Francisco.

• 1 1/2 ounces Beefeater 24 gin
• 1/2 ounce Cynar
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce rhubarb syrup (see instructions)
• -- Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions: Place all ingredients, except garnish, in a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake and double-strain into a cocktail glass. Add garnish.

Note: To make the rhubarb syrup, combine in a saucepan: 3 cups of chopped rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 cups water, the juice of 1 lemon and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the temperature and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a syrup. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and chill.

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