Perhaps the obvious choice of a Manhattan is not a fitting one for Annie, played by Diane Keaton in the Academy Award-winning film ”Annie Hall” (1977), it certainly doesn’t fit her personality nor her dress style (the latter created by costume designer Ruth Morley (right) prompted ”The Annie Hall Look”, the “layering of oversized, mannish blazers over vests, billowy trousers or long skirts, a man’s tie, and boots” [2]).

A few attempts at creating a fitting drink for someone ”who grew up in a Norman Rockwell painting” have been made; personally I liked best this foamy lavender-pinkish creation found at thestar.com ‘s “Food and Drink” [1], which is… what was it I wanted to add? … oh well … “la-dee-da, la-dee-da.”

*The Annie Hall Cocktail”

• 2 oz tequila blanco
• 1/2 oz lavender syrup (see below)
• 1 oz white grapefruit juice
• 1 egg white
• grapefruit twist to garnish
• ice

Lavender Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup (250 mL) water
• 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried lavender

For the lavender syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan and add lavender. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, strain, discard lavender and refrigerate until chilled.

For the cocktail, shake (without ice) tequila, syrup, juice and egg white in a cocktail shaker, add ice; and shake again 25 to 30 times. Strain ingredients into a coupe and garnish with a grapefruit twist.

[1] http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/recipes/2010/09/07/the_annie_hall.html
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Hall#Legacy_and_influence