Dempsey Cocktail

Gin and dry apple brandy are joined by grenadine and a small absinthe accent. There is no fresh citrus juice in this compact stirred cocktail, so its red color comes from the measured syrup.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 15 ml Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic
• 30 ml London dry gin
• 30 ml Dry apple brandy
• 2 dash Absinthe
• 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

1. Measure gin, apple brandy, grenadine and absinthe into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir steadily until cold, starting with the source’s brief ten-second stir and checking the chill.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
4. Add the brandied cherry.