The Little Death

Recipe from Alex Ott

Adapted by Jeff Gordinier

The Little Death
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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • 1teaspoon dried damiana leaves
  • 1teaspoon sugar
  • 1½ounces single-malt Scotch, not too smoky
  • 2teaspoons raspberry preserves
  • ¼ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Citrus zest strips, rose petals or raspberries, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

153 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Add the damiana and sugar to ½ cup boiling water. Cover for 2 minutes, strain and refrigerate until cool.

  2. Step 2

    Measure 3 ounces of the damiana tea into a cocktail shaker. (Cover and refrigerate the remainder for another use.) Add the Scotch, preserves and lemon juice with two big handfuls of ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice into a Cognac snifter or an Old-Fashioned glass. Add the garnish of your choice.

Tip
  • Damiana is sold at natural food stores and Kalustyan’s, kalustyans.com.

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Adapted from Alex Ott

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