Lemon Lime
Txakoli, Brazilian Lemonade, Brandy, Lemon Juice, Salt
Bartender Maggi Warren of Pompette | Chicago
INGREDIENTS
Brazilian Lemonade:
Yield: 2 quarts
5 whole limes, quartered
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Cane sugar
Citric acid
To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 cocktail
1 dropper saline solution
½ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce Saint Louise brandy
1½ ounces Txakoli
Flaky sea salt
Lime wheel
METHOD
For the Brazilian Lemonade:
In a Vitamix Commercial blender, blend limes and 8 ounces water. Pass through a mesh strainer and using the back of the spoon, push down on mixture to remove excess water. Return limes to the blender and fill container halfway up with ice. Add condensed milk and blend until smooth. Season with salt and citric acid. Transfer to an airtight container and reserve.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker with two ice cubes, add saline, lemon juice, brandy, wine, and 1 ounce Brazilian Lemonade. Whip shake, then strain into a glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with sea salt and lime.