Peter Gluck wanted me to think about his work and studio in terms of its association with West Harlem. So I imagined the possibilities of making a vermouth with weeds found in the city streets and parks (I did not actually forage weeds in West Harlem for this drink).
Stir ingredients over ice 20 times. Strain and serve, garnish with dandelion leaf.
West Harlem vermouth:
Combine one bottle Uncouth Vermouth Butternut Squash Vermouth, 1 bottle Malbec, 1 cup honey, 1 cup chopped dandelion leaf, 1 cup chopped arugula, 2 sprigs fresh basil, and macerate for 3 days. Strain out solids.