Astral Plank

Dry Madeira and gentian aperitif form the base of a lemon-and-soda drink with measured sugar syrup. Peychaud’s adds aromatic detail, and a grapefruit slice supplies a separate fresh citrus garnish.

pale golden-pink Astral Plank in a Collins glass over ice with grapefruit slice.

Active preparation: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Henriques & Henriques Seco Especial 5 Year Madeira
  • 30 ml Salers Gentian Apéritif
  • 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 22.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 2 dash Peychaud’s bitters
  • 60 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Grapefruit slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. Add Henriques & Henriques Seco Especial 5 Year Madeira, Salers Gentian Apéritif, lemon juice, simple syrup and Peychaud’s bitters.
  3. Pour in chilled soda water slowly, then stir once gently.
  4. Finish with a grapefruit slice and serve promptly.