Emerald Door

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  "diet": "V",
  "name": "Emerald Door",
  "page": 25,
  "type": "The Hearth",
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        "width": 1632,
        "credit": "Ray Kachatorian",
        "height": 2121
      }
    ],
    "entries": [
      "The Emerald Door is an iconic sight in Candlekeep, the sole entrance to the Inner Ward and the rich depths of the library. Only the truly worthy can enter here, and most seekers at Candlekeep never make it through that door. Its throbbing green glow becomes a taunt and a promise to those students staring across the Court of Air from the windows of the Hearth.",
      "Ordering the cocktail named for the Emerald Door is something of a statement of purpose. This effervescent glass flute of bright flavor and pale green light is a taste of the elevated life beyond the door, of the promise of great wisdom and learning that all seekers aspire to. They may never discover what the world is like beyond the emerald door, but they can experience just a taste."
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  "serves": {
    "exact": 2
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  "source": "PaF",
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  "miscTags": [
    "alcohol"
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  "noteCook": [
    "Matcha powder can be found in the coffee and tea aisle of your grocery store or online. Ceremonial-grade, first-harvest matcha has the best quality and will impart the brightest green color, though culinary-grade, second-harvest matcha powder will also work in this recipe."
  ],
  "dishTypes": [
    "cocktail"
  ],
  "equipment": [
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      "entry": "{=amount1/v} Highball or Collins glasses",
      "amount1": 2
    }
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "name": "Matcha Syrup",
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      "entries": [
        {
          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup sugar",
          "amount1": 0.25
        },
        {
          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoon matcha powder (see Cook's Note)",
          "amount1": 1
        },
        {
          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup water",
          "amount1": 0.25
        }
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    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} ounces fresh lemon juice",
      "amount1": 1.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} fresh mint sprigs, leaves plucked, plus more sprigs for garnish",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} ounce gin",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} ounce elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    "Roughly cracked or small ice cubes",
    "Crushed ice, for serving",
    "Chilled dry sparkling wine, such as Cava, Prosecco, or Champagne, for topping off"
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  "instructions": [
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      "entries": [
        "In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar and matcha powder until well combined, breaking up any clumps. Whisk in the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and carefully stir until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely before using. Store any remaining matcha syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week."
      ]
    },
    "Fill a cocktail shaker with the lemon juice and mint leaves. Use a muddler to gently bruise and release the mint's fragrance. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and ½ ounce of matcha syrup. Fill halfway with ice, cover, and shake to chill, about 30 seconds. Fill two champagne flutes with crushed ice. Strain and divide the mixture evenly between the two glasses and top with sparkling wine. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and serve at once."
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      "entry": "2 Highball or Collins glasses",
      "amount1": 2
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  "_fullIngredients": [
    {
      "name": "Matcha Syrup",
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          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "¼ cup sugar",
          "amount1": 0.25
        },
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          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "1 tablespoon matcha powder (see Cook's Note)",
          "amount1": 1
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        {
          "type": "ingredient",
          "entry": "¼ cup water",
          "amount1": 0.25
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    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1½ ounces fresh lemon juice",
      "amount1": 1.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "2 fresh mint sprigs, leaves plucked, plus more sprigs for garnish",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 ounce gin",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 ounce elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    "Roughly cracked or small ice cubes",
    "Crushed ice, for serving",
    "Chilled dry sparkling wine, such as Cava, Prosecco, or Champagne, for topping off"
  ]
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