Beet and Lemon Verbena Ramos Gin Fizz

Source: Mixologist Jeffrey Naples

Ingredients:

• 2 red beets
• 5-6 sprigs of Lemon Verbena
• 1½ - 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 oz Plymouth Gin
• 1 oz heavy cream
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 3/4 - 1 oz beet and lemon verbena cordial
• 1/2 oz egg white

Directions:

Cordial 

• Slice 2 small red beets. Add to a hot pan.
• Next, add in 5-6 sprigs of lemon verbena.
• Cover with 1.5-2 cups of sugar.
• Allow the mixture to break down over medium heat.
• Then, add in water 1/4 cup at a time, up to 1 cup.
• Allow the cordial to cool.

• Add the ingredients to a shaker with no ice.
• Dry shake ingredients for 5-10 seconds.
• Add ice and 1 oz soda water (or ginger beer), and shake for 30-45 seconds.
• Strain into a glass.
• Optional 3 drops of orange flower water on top.
• Garnish with English mint.