Weekly cocktail drink, the Solanum at Sasha's in Mount Vernon.

<b>How to make the Solanum</b> <br> <br>

1 1/2 oz. Chopin Vodka <br> <br>

1/2 oz. White port wine <br> <br>

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice <br> <br>

5-6 grapes <br> <br>

Simple syrup to taste <br> <br>

Muddle the grapes in lemon juice, combine the remaining ingredients and shake, pour over ice.<br> <br>

The Solanum is a bold sipping drink featuring Chopin Vodka, white port (fortified wine) and a blend of muddled grapes with lemon juice, and simple syrup to taste. The concoction that delivers a big punch up front; the stiffness of port and vodka together will bring your mouth to a pause. <br> <br>

Read more about the drink <a href="http://http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bthesite/bs-b-0704-drink-20120703,0,834641.story" target="new">here</a>.

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( Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun / July 3, 2012 )

How to make the Solanum

1 1/2 oz. Chopin Vodka

1/2 oz. White port wine

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

5-6 grapes

Simple syrup to taste

Muddle the grapes in lemon juice, combine the remaining ingredients and shake, pour over ice.

The Solanum is a bold sipping drink featuring Chopin Vodka, white port (fortified wine) and a blend of muddled grapes with lemon juice, and simple syrup to taste. The concoction that delivers a big punch up front; the stiffness of port and vodka together will bring your mouth to a pause.

Read more about the drink here.

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