The combination of fennel syrup, lemon, and mint build a complex cocktail that's a snap to make + a fennel syrup recipe to last you all month long!
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Additional Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 1cocktail
Ingredients
Fennel Syrup
1/2cupsugar
1/4cupwater
1Tbspfennel seeds
Cocktail
1ozfennel syrup
1 1/2ozvodka
7mint leaves
1/2ozlemon juice
Soda water
Ice
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the sugar, water and fennel seeds for the fennel syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes. Strain into an airtight container. Fennel syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.
In the bottom of a shaker, muddle mint leaves. Add fennel syrup, vodka, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Pour over ice into a highball glass. Top with soda water.