Try these holiday-inspired cocktails using arava, etrog ,lulav and hadas.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFFour drinks for the Four Species(photo credit: Courtesy)
The Four Species inspired Shachaf Koren, of Ackerman Alcohol Imports, importers of Grey Goose Vodka, to come up with cocktails that follow the traditional characteristics: arava – no taste and no smell; etrog – good taste and good smell; lulav – taste but no smell; and hadas – good smell but no taste.ARAVA ✔ 50 ml. Grey Goose vodka ✔ 20 ml. extra-dry martini ✔ Dash of orange bitters ✔ Lemon zest or an olive for garnishMix in a shaker over ice and strain into a cocktail glass.ETROG This cocktail has complex aromas and flavors of almonds, citrus and spices.✔ 45 ml. orange Grey Goose vodka ✔ 15 ml. Amaretto liqueur ✔ 3-5 drops sesame oil ✔ 15 ml. sugar water ✔ 25 ml. lime juice ✔ Pinch ground ginger ✔ 1 anise starMix in a shaker over ice and strain into a cocktail glass.LULAV✔ 45 ml. Cognac ✔ 10 ml. silan ✔ 5 ml. fresh lime or lemon juice
Mix in a shaker over ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add ginger ale to taste.HADASThis vodka cocktail has hardly any flavor but a strong citrus aroma.✔ 50 ml lemon Grey Goose vodka ✔ 3 slices cucumber ✔ 1 tsp. sugar ✔ Handful mint leaves ✔ 25 ml. lemon juiceMix in a shaker over ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
