Hebrew Hammer

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot water (about 120°F)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (from 2 [3/4-ounce] envelopes)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 1/4 ounce (1/2 tablespoon) crème de framboise (such as Giffard Crème de Framboise)

Steps

1. Combine 1 cup hot water and yeast in a small bowl; whisk until yeast is fully dissolved, about 20 seconds. Add granulated sugar; whisk until sugar is fully dissolved, about 1 minute. Let cool 5 minutes.
2. Dust outside of a coupe glass with powdered sugar. Set aside.
3. Combine vodka, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons “leavened” simple syrup, and framboise in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Place lid on shaker; shake until mixture is cold, about 15 seconds. Strain into prepared coupe glass.