Guadeloupe Loupe: Really fun Summer Cocktail

A summer afternoon needs a really refreshing cocktail.  The Guadeloupe Loupe fills the bill perfectly.  This combination of Damoiseau VSOP Rhum along with the citrus, ginger and the tarragon cane syrup gives this a definite sweet tart flavor that is so very refreshing.   These hot days call for a cooler that will take the edge off of the heat and tis one really does the job.

Guadeloupe Loupe

1 ½ Oz. Damoiseau VSOP

Juice of ½ Lemon

½ Oz Grapefruit Juice

¼ Oz. King’s Ginger Liqueur

½ to 1Oz. Tarragon Cane Syrup (according to taste)

Top up with Club Soda

 Shake well untilo chilled and strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes and garnish with a tarragon sprig.

Tarragon Cane Syrup

½ Cup Sugar in the Raw

½ Cup Boiling Water

6 Large Tarragon Leaves 

Combine the sugar and boiling water.  Stir until the sugar is dissolved.  Add the tarragon leaves and steep in hot simple syrup for 20 minutes.   Strain into a clean jar, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks.