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  • Pisco, a grape spirit that is not aged in wood, is featured in the Cuzco cocktail.

    Pisco, a grape spirit that is not aged in wood, is featured in the Cuzco cocktail. Associated Press

 
Posted10/24/2013 6:00 AM

Kirsch

Ice

 

2 ounces pisco

¾ ounce Aperol

¾ ounce simple syrup

½ ounce lemon juice

½ ounce grapefruit juice

Grapefruit twist

Pour a splash of kirsch into a Collins glass, then roll around to coat the glass. Pour out the kirsch, then place the glass in the freezer to chill.

In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the remaining ingredients. Shake, then strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with the grapefruit twist.

Serves one.

Adapted from "The PDT Cocktail Book" by Jim Meehan (Sterling Epicure, 2011)

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