Arugula Gimlet

Yes, an arugula gimlet. On 24 Germinal, the French Revolutionaries celebrated arugula, and so shall we. For dinner, I made an arugula pizza, but it was so simple it hardly merits a post. Here is a picture instead:

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So, to be a little crazy, I decided to make an arugula cocktail with the remaining leaves. It was surprisingly enjoyable! The leaves are shaken together with the ice and other ingredients and makes the liquid turn bright green. It also gives the drink a slight, but welcome spicyness.

Arugula Gimlet 

2 ounces gin

1 ounce fresh lime juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1 cup arugula

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a lot of ice. Shake for about 20 seconds and strain. Enjoy!

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