Dancing Dragons
"Moving into the spring season, I really wanted to lean into that theme of vitality, rebirth, and renewal—and kiwis felt synonymous with all of it. The name is a reference to the Dragon Dance of the Chinese New Year, and to the kiwi’s original name: the Chinese gooseberry. I love how crushable and refreshing it is — there are little notes of cucumber mixed with the kiwi from the Chareau, and the botanicals of the gin play so well with the Martini & Rossi Floreale, which gives it an almost wine-like body." —JL
Dancing Dragons
¾ ounce Fords gin
¾ ounce St. George Terroir gin
½ ounce Martini & Rossi Floreale vermouth
¼ ounce Chareau aloe liqueur
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¾ ounce Kiwi Syrup (see Note)
Garnish: 1 dehydrated kiwi slice
Shake all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double old-fashioned glass over ice. Garnish with the kiwi slice.
Note: To make kiwi syrup, combine 250 grams strained fresh kiwi juice, 250 grams superfine sugar, and 15 grams vodka in a blender and process until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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