Black Lagoon Cocktail

By ltrodrigu

Cook's Note

This drink is clear when first poured, but starts to darken as the black ice cubes melt. To make serving multiple cocktails easier, multiply and mix the vodka, syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve up to 3 hours. Pour mixture into glasses over licorice ice cubes, then top with seltzer.

Ingredients

• For Licorice Ice Cubes:
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons anise seed
• 2 to 4 drops black food coloring
• For Cocktail:
• 4 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces Rosemary-Lemon Syrup
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Licorice stick, for garnish

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

To Make Licorice Ice Cubes:
Bring the water and anise seed to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve (discard solids), then stir in food coloring. Pour into ice cube trays (preferably square), and freeze.

To Make Cocktail:
Combine vodka, syrup, and juice in a cocktail shaker, stir to combine. Add seltzer, and divide between two glasses filled with licorice ice cubes. Garnish with licorice stick. Serve immediately.