“Fennel is a member of the carrot family. Who knew? However, it makes sense as it is sweet, aromatic and extremely flavorful. Fennel’s vegetal aroma, sweetness, and anise qualities make it a wonderful fit for gin cocktails.”

— Elliot Manthey, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 5 MIN
GLASSWARE: COUPE

Recipe:

• 1 ½ oz Far North Spirits Solveig Gin

• ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Fennel Bulb

• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• ¾ oz Blanc Vermouth

  (Dolin Blanc, Cocchi Americano or Lillet Blanc are all excellent choices)

• ¾ oz Orange Liqueur

  (Cointreau or Triple Sec)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Muddle chopped fennel bulb in a shaker tin. Add all liquid ingredients and shake hard. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a small, green fennel frond.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”