The Austrian

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Austria isn't known for any cocktails per-say - mostly they are a beer and wine country. However, this cocktail is named after the country because the creators of the cocktail are Austrian.

Servings: 1

subheading: For the Ginger Syrup:

1 (5") Piece of Ginger

1 Cu. Water

1 Cu. Demerara Sugar

1 tsp. [Whole Black Peppercorns](https://www.amazon.com/Spicy-World-Peppercorn-Black-Tellicherry/dp/B0001M0Z6Q/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=black+peppercorns&qid=1588193229&sr=8 to 8) (toasted)

subheading: For the Drink:

1½ oz. Gin

¾ oz. Lillet Blanc

¾ oz. [Grapefruit Juice](https://www.amazon.com/UNCLE-MATTS-Grapefruit-Juice-28/dp/B077ZXDNH6/ref=sr_1_13_0o_wf?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&dchild=1&fpw=alm&keywords=grapefruit+juice&qid=1588193027&sr=8 to 13)

½ oz. Ginger Syrup

½ oz. Lemon Juice

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

White Pepper

subheading: For the Ginger Syrup:

Cut thin slices of ginger and add to water and Demerara in a heavy bottom pot while it’s cooking on the stovetop. Toss in peppercorns. Strain before bottling.

subheading: For the Drink:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit juice, ginger syrup, lemon juice and bitters. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain through a double strainer into a coupe glass and garnish with white pepper.

Servings: 1

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