L.A. Times - Food & Dining: Church & State recipe: Van Gogh's Rocket

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Church & State recipe: Van Gogh's Rocket Jun 29th 2013, 07:00, by By Jessica Gelt Vincent Van Gogh famously loved absinthe. The spirit was highly en vogue in the late 19th century when the troubled artist was painting his vivid masterpieces. It's up for debate whether too much of the drink contributed to his famous "ear" episode in Arles, France, but it certainly didn't help. Today the Green Fairy, as the spirit is known, has made a small comeback, largely thanks to its use by craft cocktail connoisseurs. Take for example, a lush and lovely cocktail created by barman Erik Denton called Van Gogh's Rocket," for downtown's renowned French bistro Church & State. Inspired by an early mentor, Sadie mixologist Giovanni Martinez, Denton was moved to incorporate savory arugula into a cocktail worthy of a painting. Smooth vodka, slightly sweet Lillet Blanc, fresh lemon juice, mellow honey syrup and bar spoon of absinthe complete the picture. Media files: 16x9

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