Golab Gimlet

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) vodka
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 medium [3-ounce] lime)
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (2/3 ounce) blanc vermouth (such as Dolin Blanc)
• 1/2 tablespoon rosewater (such as Cortas)
• Dried lime wheel (optional)

Steps

1. Place tarragon in a cocktail shaker; muddle using a muddler or a wooden spoon until tarragon is softened and broken into smaller pieces.
2. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, vermouth, and rosewater to cocktail shaker; fill shaker with ice. Cover and shake vigorously about 30 seconds.
3. Strain cocktail into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a dried lime wheel, if desired.