How to Make a Bagheera Cocktail

    

Are you looking for a new alcoholic drink that is as fashionable as it is tasty? This quick step-by-step recipe will show you how to make this new, hip and truly delicious drink.

Recently enjoyed by celebrities such as Kate Moss, Mario Testino, Paul McCartney and Emma Watson, this signature drink from Snow Leopard Vodka is making waves in clubs and upscale bars alike. To make a Bagheera drink, follow the simple instructions below.

Bagheera Background

Officially served for the first time at Stella McCartney’s September Fashion show in 2009, this drink was said to have over shadowed the event itself. Often, liquor producers enlist the help of talented mixoligists and bartenders to create new and interesting drinks that help highlight and market their new products. Created by Snow Leopard Vodka to compliment their “ethical” Vodka, Snow Leopard creates small batches of Vodka in the historic Polmos Lublin distillery in Poland. In addition to creating an exceptional drink to highlight the subtle tones of their Vodka, Snow Leopard donates 15% of their profits to the Snow Leopard Trust. This charity helps to increase the awareness of endangered Snow Leopards (the animals) and help safeguard their future. I like mixing my liquor with altruistic endeavours so this works out really well.

This isn’t to say that you must use Snow Leopard Vodka. But, remember that good quality Vodka has unique characteristics that are significantly highlighted when mixed.

Bagheera Ingredients

You will require the following ingredients, utensils and glasswear to
make a Bagheera:

Ingredients:
1. Fresh Ginger
2. Lemon Wedges
3. Basil Leaves
4. Vanilla syrup
5. Ginger Beer (you get what you pay for)

Utensils and Glasswear:
1. A wood muddler (a spoon will work in a pinch)
2. A highball glass

Highball

Directions To Make a Bagheera

Loosely grate fresh ginger. A couple of swipes past the grinder is all you need. Less is more especially when the ginger is very fresh.

Cut 6 lemon wedges, snip 6 basil leaves from their stems and measure out 25 mL of vanilla syrup.

Muddle (mash together) all of these ingredients.

Add 50 mL of Vodka and stir.

Top with Ginger Beer.

Serve in a highball glass and enjoy.


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Date Published: 10. Aug, 2010
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