Botanical Reverie

Description: Botanical Reverie is a whimsical, garden-inspired gin cocktail that balances floral, herbal, and citrus notes for a truly enchanting sipper. Infused with a hint of white tea and topped with an aromatic rosemary-lavender mist, each sip transports you to a blooming spring meadow. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz gin (preferably a floral or citrus-forward variety) - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.75 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed) - 0.5 oz white tea syrup* (see below) - 2 dashes orange bitters - 1 teaspoon fresh cucumber juice - Spritz of rosemary-lavender mist** (optional) - Edible flower and rosemary sprig, for garnish Glass: Coupe glass *White tea syrup: Steep 1 white tea bag in 1/2 cup hot water for 3 minutes. Remove bag and stir in 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved. Cool before using. **Rosemary-lavender mist: Steep several sprigs of rosemary and a pinch of dried lavender in 2 ounces of vodka for 1 hour, strain into a small spray bottle. Preparation: 1. Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, white tea syrup, orange bitters, and cucumber juice in a shaker with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Spritz rosemary-lavender mist over the surface of the drink (optional, but highly recommended). 5. Garnish with an edible flower and a rosemary sprig. Enjoy your Botanical Reverie—a sophisticated cocktail that blossoms in every glass.