Carolina Summer Bliss

Description: Carolina Summer Bliss is a refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of a North Carolina summer. This drink combines local ingredients to evoke the tastes and scents of a warm day in the Tar Heel State, blending stone fruits and a touch of floral sweetness with a bit of Southern comfort. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Carolina bourbon 1 oz peach schnapps 1 oz fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz North Carolina wildflower honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part water) 2 oz sparkling water Fresh mint leaves Peach slices and edible flowers for garnish Instructions: 1. Muddle a few fresh mint leaves at the bottom of a mixing glass. 2. Add Carolina bourbon, peach schnapps, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to the glass. Fill with ice. 3. Shake well until chilled. 4. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. 5. Top off with sparkling water and stir gently. 6. Garnish with a peach slice, a sprig of fresh mint, and a few edible flowers. Glass Type: Highball glass This delightful cocktail not only cools you down but also takes your taste buds on a journey through the lush landscapes and sunny summers of North Carolina.