Frey 75 Cocktail
(courtesy of Frey Ranch Estate Distillery in Fallon. Serves 1)
1 ounce Frey Ranch gin
½ ounce juniper-berry-infused simple syrup (recipe below)
Juice of ½ fresh lemon
Bottle of Aureole Cuvée or your favorite brand of Champagne or sparkling wine
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh basil
Pour ½ ounce juniper-berry-infused simple syrup into a Champagne flute. Add gin and fresh lemon juice. Fill glass with Champagne and garnish with sprigs of rosemary and basil.
For juniper-berry-infused simple syrup
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Combine all ingredients in small pot. Bring to boil and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to glass bowl. Allow syrup to steep in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Strain mixture to remove juniper berries.
