Name: The Roquette
Yield: Makes 2
Ingredients: 1 cup (loosely packed) baby arugula plus additional for garnish; 4 1/2 teaspoons dark agave nectar; 41 /2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup Hendrick's Gin; Ice cubes; Ingredient info: Hendrick's Gin is a Scottish gin infused with cucumber and rose petals. It's available at some specialty foods stores and well-stocked liquor stores.

Named for the French word for arugula, this fresh take on the gimlet was developed by Matthew Biancaniello for the Roosevelt's Library Bar in Hollywood.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2

Ingredients

1 cup (loosely packed) baby arugula plus additional for garnish

4 1/2 teaspoons dark agave nectar

41 /2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/2 cup Hendrick's Gin

Ice cubes

Ingredient info: Hendrick's Gin is a Scottish gin infused with cucumber and rose petals. It's available at some specialty foods stores and well-stocked liquor stores.

Preparation

Combine 1 cup arugula, agave nectar, and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Using muddler or long-handled wooden spoon, mash until arugula is wilted, at least 1 minute. Add gin. Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Cover and shake briefly to chill. Strain into 2 small rocks glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish drinks with arugula leaves.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Arugula Leafy Greens Vegetable Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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