December 13,2006

Fresh-Picked Apple Cocktails

Jade Mistress
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Note: from Sara Southern for Red Pearl Kitchen.To make the red chile vodka, steep 1 to 2 thai red chiles (dried) depending on how spicy you want it. in 10 ounces vodka at room temperature for one day. To make a simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves; allow to cool before using.

 
2 ounces lime juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce plus 4 teaspoons
simple syrup, divided
½ cup peeled, Finely diced Granny Smith apple,

plus extra for garnish (about 1 apple)
16 Thai basil loaves, torn
10 ounces chile-steeped vodka

1. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice and I ounce simple syrup. This makes 5 ounces sour mix.

2. 16 a pitcher. muddle the diced appIe. 12 of the basil leaves and the remaining 4 teaspoons simple syrup. Add the vodka and 4 ounces of fresh

sour mix, discarding the remaining sour mix.

3. Pour half the mixture into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain it into two chilled martini glasses Garnish each with a Thai basil leaf and diced apple Repeat with the remaining mixture to make two more drinks.

Each serving: 190 calories;

0 protein; 0 carbohydrates; O fiber;

0 fat: 0 saturated fat; 0 cholesterol;

I mg sodium