Super Dario
Prosciutto-Washed Rye Whiskey, Cantaloupe Syrup, Basil Eau de Vie, Lemon, Strega, Prosecco
Bartender Marsha Lindsey of SRV | Boston
INGREDIENTS
Prosciutto-Washed Rye:
1 liter Rittenhouse rye whiskey
250 grams sliced prosciutto
Cantaloupe Syrup:
4 cantaloupes, diced
16 cups granulated sugar
To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 cocktail
½ ounce Aqua Perfecta basil eau de vie
½ ounce lemon juice
¼ ounce Strega
Prosecco
Basil
METHOD
For the Prosciutto-Washed Rye:
In a nonreactive container, combine all ingredients. Seal and let sit 3 days. Strain, bottle, and reserve.
For the Cantaloupe Syrup:
In a nonreactive container, combine cantaloupe and sugar, in batches, until cantaloupe is evenly coated. Cover with a layer of sugar. Seal container and let sit 48 hours. Strain, bottle, and reserve.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker, add eau de vie, lemon juice, liqueur, 2 ounces Prosciutto-Washed Rye, and 1 ounce Cantaloupe Syrup. Add ice and shake. Double strain into a white wine glass with ice. Top with prosecco. Garnish with basil.