VE.N.TO Drink Recipe
Written by Embrace the essence of Italian craftsmanship with every sip of this VE.N.TO recipe, where the boldness of Grappa meets the sweetness of honey in a delightful symphony.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 212
Ingredients
- 1½ oz White Smooth Grappa
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey mix - honey diluted with chamomile infusion instead of water
- ½ oz chamomile Cordial
- ⅓ oz egg white - optional
- Ice cubes
- Lemon zest - for garnish, optional
- White grapes - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Shaker
- Small Tumbler Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Strainer
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Start by stirring some ice cubes in your tumbler glass to chill it.
- Add ⅓ oz egg white (if using), ½ oz chamomile Cordial, ½ oz honey mix, ¾ oz fresh lemon juice, and 1½ oz White Smooth Grappa into the shaker.
- Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously the mixture.
- Strain the mixture into your chilled small tumbler glass, filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with lemon zest and white grapes.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Grappa: If you don't have Grappa, you can use vodka as a neutral spirit base, though it will lack a distinctive flavor.
- Honey Mix: If honey isn't your thing, use simple syrup or agave nectar for a twist.
- Chamomile Cordial: No chamomile cordial? Use chamomile tea to get a similar flavor profile or get creative with any tea you have available.
- Egg White: If you're allergic or dislike egg white, leave it out or use aquafaba for a vegan option that still gives that frothy texture.
Making a Pitcher of VE.N.TO:
- Scale up the ingredients proportionally to the number of servings you need. For 8 servings, use 360 ml grappa, 180 ml lemon juice, 120 ml honey mix, 120 ml chamomile cordial, and 80 ml egg white.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve in individual ice-filled small tumbler glasses, garnished accordingly.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Grappa Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that has a botanical profile, or simply use more chamomile cordial to replace the Grappa.
- Proceed with the rest of the recipe as usual, omitting the alcohol.
Making it Vegan:
- Egg White Substitute: Use aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) as a one-to-one substitute for egg white to create a frothy texture without using animal products.
- Ensure the honey mix is vegan-friendly; some vegans do not consume honey so you could use agave syrup or simple sugar syrup as a substitute.