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Herbal Aperitif

In the season of heavy eating, sometimes we want a light, refreshing, low ABV cocktail to get us through a major meal. Enter this aromatic aperitif, which tastes just like it looks: light, herbaceous, and refreshing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks & Cocktails
Keyword: Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Holiday
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 64kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 sprigs of seasonal aromatic herb (like mint, rosemary, thyme, lavender or basil)
  • 1 wedge citrus (lemon or lime)
  • 2 oz white vermouth (I prefer Dolin Blanc)

Instructions

  • Muddle half the herbs very very lightly with the citrus wedge in the bottom of a glass.
  • Fill the glass with crushed ice, top with the vermouth, and give a light stir to incorporate.
  • Top with more crushed ice and the remaining herbs. Serve with a straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g