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The Lighted Tree





Total Time
8 mins

Reader and teacher Kristin Leong of Seattle came up with this drink during her bartending days. “The taste is bright and lush, like a forest lit with Christmas lights.” If you want a stronger pine taste, add a drop or two of pine liqueur–but it’s delightful just as it is.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “Yes, You Can (Seriously!) Eat a Conifer—Try These 5 Ways.”

su-The Lighted Tree Image




Photo: Thomas J. Story

 1 generous handful fresh, tender pine or fir needles, plus a small sprig
 3 lemon slices
 2 ounces Chartreuse liqueur
  About 1/4 cup sparkling water
Step 1
1

Put pine needles in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, pound until very fragrant. Add lemon slices and a handful of ice. Finely crush, cupping cocktail shaker with hand to keep ice from flying. Add Chartreuse, cover, and shake vigorously about 30 seconds.

Step 2
2

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain cocktail into glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with pine sprig.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 0.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.