

BLACK RASPBERRY GIN & MONTELLIER GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit and raspberry, does that sound good to you? Try this unique combination: Black Raspberry Gin by Comont – Master Distillers with Montellier Grapefruit Sparkling Water.
SERVINGS: 1
INGREDIENTS
For the simple syrup (Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375ml), which can be used for other recipes)
1 cup (250 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) water
For the cocktail
1 lime wedge
1 lemon wedge
1 orange wedge
1 slice of grapefruit
1 sprig of rosemary
0.75 oz simple syrup
2 oz Comont Black Raspberry Gin
Top with Montellier Grapefruit Sparkling Water
INSTRUCTIONS
For the simple syrup:
1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup (250 ml) of sugar and 1 cup (250 ml) of water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is clear and syrupy, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
You will get about 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) of simple syrup, which can be used for other recipes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
For the cocktail:
1. Using a citrus press, extract the juice from the lime, lemon, and orange wedges into a measuring cup.
2. Pour the juice into a cocktail shaker.
3. Add 0.75 oz of simple syrup and 2 oz of Black Raspberry Gin.
4. Add a few ice cubes and shake well!
5. Strain the cocktail mixture into your glass of choice, ensuring you use a fine strainer for a smooth finish.
6. Top with a generous 1/3 cup of chilled Montellier Grapefruit Sparkling Water.
7. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit.
Note: Cocktails can be prepared a few days in advance. Add Montellier Sparkling Water just before serving. Enjoy!
* In collaboration with COMONT – Master Distillers in Quebec – Distillerie Comont