The Lighted Tree

Name: The Lighted Tree
Total time: 8 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 generous handful fresh, tender pine or fir needles, plus a small sprig; 3 lemon slices; 2 ounces Chartreuse liqueur; About 1/4 cup sparkling water

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Reader and teacher Kristin Leong of Seattle came up with this drink during her bartending days. "The taste is bright and lush, like a forest lit with Christmas lights." If you want a stronger pine taste, add a drop or two of pine liqueur--but it's delightful just as it is.

By Kristin Leong, Seattle, Washington

This Story Originally Appeared On sunset.com

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Credit: Thomas J. Story

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total:

8 mins

Yield:

Serves 1

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 generous handful fresh, tender pine or fir needles, plus a small sprig
3 lemon slices
2 ounces Chartreuse liqueur
About 1/4 cup sparkling water

Directions

Step 1
Put pine needles in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, pound until very fragrant. Add lemon slices and a handful of ice. Finely crush, cupping cocktail shaker with hand to keep ice from flying. Add Chartreuse, cover, and shake vigorously about 30 seconds.

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Step 2
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain cocktail into glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with pine sprig.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

175 calories; calories from fat 0.6%; protein 0.5g; fat 0.1g; carbohydrates 26g; fiber 1.9g; sodium 1.2mg.

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