Experienced

• 1 lemongrass stalk, halved crosswisebottom half smashed, top half reserved for garnish
• Ice
• 1 2/3 ounces Cognac
• 2/3 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
• 2/3 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 2 basil leaves, smacked

1. Gently rub the inside of a chilled martini glass with the smashed lemongrass and discard.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the garnish and shake well.
4. Strain into the prepared martini glass and garnish with the lemongrass top.

stalk, cognac, st, lemon juice, basil

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/experienced-cocktails-2010 (may not work)