Name: The Stray Dog
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 ml pernod; 45 ml vodka; 15 ml cointreau; 7.5 ml lime juice; 30 ml pomegranate juice; 150 g ice

Equipment

Cocktail glass

or Coupe or martini glass

Cocktail shaker

or Mason jar with a tight lid

Hawthorne strainer

or Fine mesh sieve

Jigger

or Metric measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 serving

Main

5 ml pernod, liquid
45 ml vodka
15 ml cointreau
7½ ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
30 ml pomegranate juice
150 g ice

Nutrition (per serving)

184

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Sugar

9mg

Sodium

Method

Place the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill for 2 minutes.

Pour 5ml of Pernod into the chilled glass, rotate the glass to coat the entire interior surface, and discard the excess liquid.

Add 45ml vodka, 15ml Cointreau, 7.5ml lime juice, and 30ml pomegranate juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker feels very cold.

0mLook for: Condensation or frost forms on the outside of the shaker tin.Feel: The shaker tin feels painfully cold to the touch.

Strain the mixture through a Hawthorne strainer into the prepared, Pernod-rinsed cocktail glass.

Chef's Notes

The Pernod rinse is crucial for the cocktail's aromatic profile. Ensure you coat the entire inside of the glass and discard any excess to avoid an overpowering anise flavor.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best brightness and acidity. Bottled lime juice can significantly alter the cocktail's balance.
Shake the cocktail vigorously until the shaker is well-frosted. This ensures proper chilling and dilution, which is key to a smooth, well-integrated drink.
For an extra touch, consider a garnish of a flamed orange peel to release aromatic oils and add a visual flair.