Casablanca

Casablanca

A cocktail inspired by the smoky ambiance of Rick's Café Américain in the classic film Casablanca.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lapsang souchong tea (cooled)
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 dash of smoked paprika
  • Edible flower (such as nasturtium) for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine gin, cooled lapsang souchong tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Add a dash of smoked paprika to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with an edible flower, such as a nasturtium, to add a touch of elegance and a nod to the film's setting.