Lazy Lover [Photo/The New York Times] |
TOTAL TIME 10 minutes, plus cooling
INGREDIENTS
1/2 fresh jalapeño, cut into thin wheels
1 cup green Chartreuse
1 1/2 ounces cachaça, preferably
Leblon
1/2 ounce Benedictine
1/2 ounce agave nectar
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Sprig of fresh thyme
PREPARATION
1. Place jalapeño in a small saucepan. Add Chartreuse and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat, remove jalapeño and allow infusion to cool.
2. Pour 1/2 ounce of infusion (there will be extra) and remaining liquids into a mixing glass. Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with thyme.
YIELD 1 drink.
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