Yuppie Salad

Hello Internet, I am sorry I was so late to speak with you this week. I have not forgotten you, but my time has been short. James and I could not really decide on a theme for session #4, so we made an eclectic collection of drinks exploring various ideas.I drink fresh juice for health, and I am always struck by the brilliant, verdant color of fresh spinach or kale juice. I wanted to make a drink that could capture that color, and I know it's a little bit out there, but I took inspiration from the sweet salads that I have enjoyed in many yuppie restaurants

Yuppie Salad1.5 oz Gin (Hendrick's)1 oz Spinach Juice.5 oz Strawberry Juice.25 oz Orgeat.25 oz Balsamic VinegarShake over ice and double-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a skewered roasted red pepper.

Now I know what you're thinking; "Darnit guys, couldn't you just stir up a base spirit with some vermouth, maybe add a dash of absinthe or something? Spinach juice, really?" Spinach juice actually has a very mild flavor, and with the little bit of orgeat + vinegar, this really did taste like I was drinking a fancy salad. It was grassy, tangy, sweet, and fruity. Slivered almonds might also have been nice.