Rose City

Jim Meehan | Portland

Jim Meehan’s nearly two decades of tweaking his Rose spec have resulted in this, his fourth major version, which he serves at Takibi in Portland, Oregon. The local cherry eau de vie, made with Rainier cherries and matsutake mushrooms, and the red currant preserves work in concert to reflect a sense of place.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce blanc vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 1 ounce blanc vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 1 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 1 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 3/4 ounce cherry eau de vie, preferably Stone Barn Brandyworks Cherry Matsutake Brandy
  • 3/4 ounce cherry eau de vie, preferably Stone Barn Brandyworks Cherry Matsutake Brandy
  • 1 teaspoon red currant preserves
  • 1 teaspoon red currant preserves

Garnish: cherry griotte

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to chill.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a cherry griotte on a pick.