RECIPE: Extra Virgin Gin Fizz by Brian Malarkey of Chef’s Life
Olive oil, but make it boozy! Launched by local celebrity chef and restaurateur Brian Malarkey, Chefs Life is a line of custom blended cooking oils for the home chef. A kitchen staple, the silky and smooth texture of extra virgin olive oil is the perfect compliment to your next cocktail. Chefs Life has created a recipe for a delicious Extra Virgin Gin Fizz to pair alongside your choice of herbaceous gin, rosemary and grapefruit to take your cocktail making to the next level. You can order a Chefs Life trio online or pick up individual bottles at any Kroger affiliated grocery store nationwide.
Extra Virgin Gin Fizz
Ingredients
Gin 1.5 oz (Chefs Life recommends Mulholland Gin)
Fresh Grapefruit .5oz
Rosemary Simple Syrup .5oz
Bitters - 2 dashes
Chefs Life Finishing Oil (aka Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 Egg White
Instructions
To make the simple syrup:
In a small saucepan on low heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1 sprig rosemary. Stir until the sugar is melted and rosemary becomes fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Once cool, remove rosemary.
To build the cocktail:
In a shaker filled with ice, combine thegin, grapefruit, rosemary simple syrup, bitters and egg white.
Shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds for the ultimate frothy beverage.
Pour over large ice cubes in a short glass, garnish with another sprig of rosemary and a grapefruit peel.
If you give it a try, let us know what you think!
