Fine Flavorful Cocktails – By LAURENT GRECO of Bar Academy Paris www.baracademy.net Photos by LORAN DEHRINES

GREYGOOSE CUCUMBER & KIWI APPLE

1 1/4oz. Greygoose vodka
3/4oz Monin Green Apple Syrup
3 pieces of fresh cucumber
3 pieces of fresh kiwi
METHOD: In a mixing glass crush 3 pieces (dice size ) of fresh cucumber  + 3 dices of fresh kiwi + 2 cl of Monin green apple syrup. Shake and double filter into a chilled martini glass.

GARNISH: None.

LA PENSEE

1 1/4oz. Greygoose vodka
3/4oz Monin Lavender Syrup
1/4oz Monin Violette Syrup
METHOD: In a mixing tin combine 1 1/4oz. Greygoose vodka, 3/4oz Monin Lavender Syrup and 1/4oz Monin Violette Syrup. Shake and strain into a Arcoroc freeze glass placing the crushed ice and a fresh “pensée“ flower in the base part of the glass.

GARNISH: Fresh “pensée“ flower.

MY MALDIVIAN NIGHT

1 1/4oz. Greygoose vodka
3/4oz Monin Watermelon Syrup
1/4oz Soho Star Fruit
METHOD: In a mixing tin combine 1 1/4oz. Greygoose vodka, 3/4oz Monin Watermelon Syrup and 1/4oz Soho Star Fruit. Shake and strain into a chilled Z stem martini glass.

GARNISH: 3 fine slices of star fruit (they naturally stick together) then use a half strawberry to consolidate the structure.