Sipping Dreams
Alcoholic recipes are intended solely for adult audiences aged 18 years or older.

Empty Pool

Empty Pool

Dive into this smoky, woody drink and immerse yourself in a pool of nebulous memory. You go round and round, lost in the profound sweetness. Stay for a while. It’s okay to not be okay.

What you need

  • Non-alcoholic white wine 90 ml (3 oz) (or 10 green grapes and 50 ml water)

  • Apple Juice 60 ml (2 oz)

  • Rosemary 1 sprig

  • Homemade wine substitute:
    Combine the green grapes and water in a blender until well mixed. Strain twice before using.

  • Ice: standard-sized ice cubes

  • Glass: martini glass

  • Garnish: sprig of charred rosemary

  • Tools: cocktail shaker (or jar with lid)

Instructions

  • Chill the martini glass in the freezer

  • Combine non-alcoholic white wine and apple juice in a cocktail shaker

  • Add a glassful of ice to the shaker

  • Shake hard for 20 seconds

  • Strain into the chilled martini glass

  • Carefully light the sprig of rosemary on fire, letting it burn until some of the leaves are charred

  • Garnish with the charred rosemary

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