Solitude Is Bliss

Chris Bostick, Half Step | Austin, TX

photo: Daniel Krieger
chris bostick bianco vermouth cocktail

According to Chris Bostick, “Bianco vermouth is perfect for that moment when you want to dial down the bitter and enjoy something softer and a bit more floral… We also like to use it with fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and seltzer water for a refreshing mid-day sipper.”

The Solitude Is Bliss takes that ethos a few steps further with the additions of herbaceous gin and floral chamomile, resulting in a balanced, refreshing cooler.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces bianco vermouth , preferably Dolin Blanc
  • 1 1/2 ounces bianco vermouth , preferably Dolin Blanc
  • 1/2 ounce gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1/2 ounce gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, preferably from a Red Ruby
  • 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, preferably from a Red Ruby
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 ounce chamomile syrup (1:1 chamomile tea and sugar)
  • 1/4 ounce chamomile syrup (1:1 chamomile tea and sugar)
  • seltzer, to top
  • seltzer, to top

Garnish: grapefruit wedge lightly dusted with salt

Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a shaking tin, add a small amount of ice and shake.
  2. Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice.
  3. Top with seltzer water and stir to incorporate.
  4. Garnish with wedge of grapefruit lightly dusted with small amount of salt.

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