By the Associated Press


Inspired by Shoshanna, the young woman who gets revenge on the Nazis in wartime Paris — while wearing a stunning red dress — mixologist Tony Roumph used French spirits and bright red pomegranate syrup for this drink.

Lady in Red

Start to finish: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

• 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Ice
• 2 ounces Remy Martin VSOP
• 1 ounce Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
• Candied ginger and pomegranate seeds, to garnish

In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the pomegranate juice, lemon juice and simple syrup. Measure out 1 ounce of this mixture, then reserve the rest for another use.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the 1 ounce of pomegranate-lemon syrup, Remy Martin VSOP and the ginger liqueur. Shake, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of candied ginger and several pomegranate seeds.
(Recipe from Tony Roumph at the Cityhouse Restaurant at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco)