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Star Anise Cherry Shrub

Dark cherries, warm licorice spice, a little swagger.

• star anise cherry shrub1.5
• sparkling water4
• fresh orange juice0.5
• ice

1. 1.Macerate and Simmer. Pitted cherries, sugar, red wine vinegar, and star anise go into the pot cold, then up to a bare simmer for twelve minutes — the fruit should slump and give up its color, never boil away its perfume.
2. 2.Strain and Bottle. Off the heat, covered, fifteen minutes more — then fine-strain, pressing the fruit gently, and bottle. Cool completely before it meets ice; it keeps a month.
3. 3.Chill the Coupe. Put the serving glass in the freezer while you build. Ten frosty minutes is the cheapest luxury on the menu.
4. 4.The Stir Down. Shrub, orange juice, and sparkling water in a mixing glass full of ice — stir until the mixing glass frosts, then strain into the coupe and float one pod. Stirring, not shaking, keeps it crystal-clear.

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