Woodland Hunter

Gin, German Amaro, Smoked Citrus Tonic, and House Seltzer

Bartender Andon Whitehorn of Alewife | Richmond, VA

Adapted by StarChefs | January 2022

INGREDIENTS:

Smoked Citrus Cordial:
Yield: 1 quart
200 grams smoked citrus hulls
500 grams sugar
30 grams malic acid
15 grams citric acid
15 grams lactic acid

Coastal Tonic:
Yield: 2 quarts
1 kilogram sugar
60 grams malic acid
30 grams citric acid
30 grams lactic acid
20 grams coriander, lightly crushed
20 grams gentian
4 fresh bay leaves, cracked

To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 cocktail
1 ounce Suntory ROKU  gin
1 ounce Jägermeister
5 ounces soda water
8 to 10 drops saline 
Edible greenery of your choice

METHOD:

For the Smoked Citrus Cordial:
In a heat-proof container, combine all ingredients. Pour 500 grams boiling water over the citrus hull mixture and stir to combine. Let steep 15 to 60 minutes. Strain, label, and reserve. 

For the Coastal Tonic:
In a heat-proof container, combine all ingredients. Pour 1 kilogram boiling water over the acid mixture and stir to combine. Let steep 15 to 60 minutes, tasting every 10 minutes until desired bitterness is achieved. Strain, label, and reserve.

To Assemble and Serve:
In a chilled highball glass, combine all ingredients, ¾ ounce Smoked Citrus Cordial, and ½ ounce Coastal Tonic. Gently stir to combine. Add ice and garnish with edible greenery.

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