Paper Lion from Ramen Shop

• 1 1/2 ozpisco
• 1/2 ozpear brandy (Ramen Shop uses St. George Spirits)
• 3/4 ozfresh lemon juice
• 1/4 ozvanilla syrup
• 1/4 ozsimple syrup (1:1)
• 2 dashesabsinthe

Preparation

1. 1.

   Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Twist a piece of grapefruit peel over the drink and use as garnish.

2. 2.

   Vanilla SyrupCombine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water and stir in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved; remove from heat. Split a vanilla pod lengthwise and add to the syrup; let steep for 24 hours, then remove the vanilla and bottle the syrup for use. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.