Don’t Look Down
Recipe by Sushi-san
Sushi-san’s Don’t Look Down zero-proof cocktail shows that abstaining from alcohol doesn’t mean compromising on complexity and depth of flavor. With Fusion Verjus Rouge, combined with grapefruit juice and Sushi-san’s 5-Spice Syrup (recipe included), you’ll want to add this drink to your Dry January rotation.
Don’t Look Down
A non-alcoholic cocktail for grapefruit lovers
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS FOR DON’T LOOK DOWN COCKTAIL
2 oz Fusion Verjus Rouge
1 oz grapefruit juice
1 oz 5-Spice Syrup
star anise
INGREDIENTS FOR 5-SPICE SYRUP
1 Tbsp. star anise
2 Tbsp. whole cloves
3 Tbsp. Chinese cinnamon, broken into pieces
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. Szechuan peppercorns, cracked
1 Tbsp. fennel
1 cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
Method:
METHOD FOR 5 SPICE SYRUP
1. Lightly toast sesame seeds in a small, dry saucepan and heat over medium-high.
2. Add all remaining spices and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add water and sugar, bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Strain into a bottle, cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
METHOD FOR DON’T LOOK DOWN COCKTAIL
1. Combine Fusion Verjus Rouge, grapefruit juice, and the 5-spice syrup into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add one large ice cube to the shaker & give it a medium shake.
3. Strain the cocktail into a tall coupe.
4. Garnish with a star anise and enjoy!
