As Night Falls

This is a fantastic recipe that I must thank John Mitzewich, About.com Guide to American Food, for passing along to me. As he says, "(As Night Falls was) served exclusively at the Chateau de Grey Goose. Created during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. This cocktail was inspired by a traditional Italian aperitif, and features a spicy citrus tang."

It is a delicious and unique cocktail with a lot going on. The spices play off the orange and grapefruit in a manner that is quite surprising. Do make sure and muddle the peppercorns well before proceeding with the preparation and double strain to ensure that all are out.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Grey Goose L'Orange Vodka
• 1 part white grapefruit juice
• 2 coriander leaves
• 7 red peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tsp white sugar
• small piece of ginger
• whole star anise to garnish
• orange zest for garnish

Preparation:

1. Muddle the peppercorns in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add thinly sliced ginger and muddle again.
3. Add the other ingredients and ice.
4. Shake vigorously.
5. Double strain into a chilled coupette glass.
6. Garnish with an orange zest and piece of star anise.

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