Bazooka Bubblegum Cocktail

Ingredients

16 pieces bubblegum, preferably Double Bubble, cut in half

2 cups (16 ounces) vodka

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from ½ lemon)

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice (from ½ lime)

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup

1/2 egg white* or 1 tablespoon pasteurized liquid egg whites (optional)

1 cup ice

Preparation

In large airtight container, combine bubblegum and vodka. Seal and allow to infuse, stirring every 6 hours, for 24 hours. Pour vodka through fine mesh strainer, discarding bubble gum.

In cocktail shaker, stir together 2 ounces bubblegum-infused vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white if using. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Strain into a chilled coupe glass.