The White Lotus
Thomas J. Story
A refreshing sour from Carlos Torrescano, who is the food and beverage director at Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “These Fresh and Fruity Cocktails Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long.”
How to Make It
1
Place grapes in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon.
2
Add 2 cups of ice, vodka, lychee purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3
Shake hard to a ten count. Strain into a cocktail coupe and serve.
Ingredients
4 grapes
2 oz vodka
1 oz lychee purée
½ oz lemon juice
¼ oz simple syrup
Directions
1
Place grapes in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon.
2
Add 2 cups of ice, vodka, lychee purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3
Shake hard to a ten count. Strain into a cocktail coupe and serve.