The Cocktail: Winter’s Pine by Bestellen

Why We Love It: Pine syrup gives this cocktail a fresh, herb-y twist that is both festive and incredibly refreshing.

Where to Get It:
Bestellen
972 College Street
Toronto, ON
647-341-6769, bestellen.ca

The List:
1 oz Lagavulin
0.75 oz Dolin Sweet Vermouth
0.5 oz Pine Syrup*
0.5 oz Egg White
0.25 oz Lemon Juice
1 Dash Angostura Bitters

The Method:
*To make Pine Syrup
Combine 1 cup of water and 3/4 cup of sugar in saucepan. Heat to a boil, then remove from heat. Add 1/3 cup of pine needles. Let steep for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain needles out and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator, use when needed.

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Add ice and shake again. Strain contents into a coupe glass. Tap pine sprig on hard surface to bring out the pine aroma. Garnish cocktail with pine sprig.