April Showers
- 1 ounce passionfruit puree
- 1/2 ounce artisanal pisco, such as Barsol Pisco Mosto Verde
- 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
- 3 ounces Moscato d'Asti
- Small slice of lime, for garnish
- 1 cup sugar
- Put the passionfruit puree, pisco, Simple Syrup and cilantro into a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the cilantro, add large ice cubes and shake.
- Double-strain into a champagne flute and fill with Moscato d'Asti.
- Stir gently will a bar spoon, garnish with a slice of lime and serve.
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
passionfruit puree, simple syrup, cilantro, moscato, lime, sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/april-showers.html (may not work)