Feeling disappointed you didn’t score a spot at second Souterrain on October 3? There was a mere 6 hour window before this dinner sold out! Don’t despair, you can whip up a taste of Souterrain in your own home. The fine folks at leFarm in Westport, Connecticut have graciously shared the recipe for the “pink lemonade” featured at the August Souterrain.
On this long holiday weekend, why not embrace raspberry season? Mix up this refreshing cocktail and be sure to enjoy in the late summer sun.
Cheers, liz 
leFarm’s pink lemonade
servings: 1
Ingredients
2 oz vodka
2 oz St. Germain
½ lemon, juiced
½ lime, juiced
1 tsp agave nectar
handful of raspberries
splash of club soda, Prosecco or Sprite
Instructions
Add raspberries to the bottom of a glass and gently muddle. Fill glass with ice cubes.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, St. Germain, lemon & lime juice, and agave nectar. Shake vigorously.
Strain contents of cocktail shaker into the glass, leaving room to top with a splash of club soda, Prosecco or Sprite.
Garnish with lemon & lime wedges.
Recipe courtesy of Andrea Dinan of leFarm in Westport, Connecticut
Notes:
- leFarm’s vodka of choice is Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
- St. Germain is a sweet elderflower liqueur that can be found at many liquor stores.
- Agave nectar is natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index than sugar and a more neutral flavor than honey.
It can be found in many grocery and heath food stores.
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