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London Crush
Spring 2016
Almond syrups are available commercially, but many are filled with other ingredients that give off a processed flavour. Although making your own can be time-consuming, the authentic almond taste shines through, and it can be stored and used in cocktails or just stirred into a glass of lemonade or iced tea.
Makes 1 drink
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1½ oz bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice and ½ oz Ginger Honey Syrup (recipe follows). Shake sharply and strain into a coupette glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Makes 1 drink
ALMOND SYRUP
1 Add 1 cup (250 mL) blanched almonds to a food processer and blend to a fine grind. Transfer to a bowl and add 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water. Allow to stand for several hours. Strain and squeeze out the liquid into a pan and discard the solids. Add 1 cup (250 mL) sugar to the pan and warm, stirring until dissolved. Cool and store, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
