Gondolier

Alex Malec, Ox and Stone, Rochester, NY, USA

“This cocktail was inspired by the herbal nature Italy. The effervescence promotes the crisp nature of Italian produce. The tequila pays homage to the bar that I now call home, that allows me to explore my bartending creativity and that helps promote my skills. The drink, overall, encompasses the variety of love that my girlfriend and I experienced while visiting Italy on the most romantic trip of our lives.” Alex Malec

2 sage leaves

1 thyme sprig

15 ml (.5 oz) fresh lemon juice

15 ml (.5 oz) simple syrup

45 ml (1.5 oz) Espolòn blanco tequila

15 ml (.5 oz) yellow Chartreuse

Ginger beer

1 curled cucumber slice, as garnish

1 thyme sprig, as garnish

Muddle the sage and thyme with lemon juice and simple syrup in a mixing glass. Add ice and the remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over ice into old-fashioned glass. Top with ginger beer and add the garnishes.

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