Equinox Elixir

The Equinox Elixir is a bright and zesty cocktail designed to capture the vibrant essence of springtime and the perfect balance as day and night equalize. This refreshing concoction is a celebration of new beginnings, with ingredients that dance on your palate like the first blooms of the season. Served in a coupe glass, the Equinox Elixir is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz gin, infused with lemon verbena - 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey and water) - 2 dashes of rhubarb bitters - 1 egg white (optional for frothiness) - Lemon twist and edible flower for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Prepare the gin by infusing it with fresh lemon verbena leaves. Allow the leaves to steep in the gin for at least 24 hours before using. 2. In a shaker, combine the infused gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, rhubarb bitters, and egg white if using. 3. Shake vigorously without ice for about 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build foam. 4. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until the mixture is well-chilled. 5. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth and silky texture. 6. Garnish with a lemon twist and an edible flower for a touch of springtime beauty. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the balance and bright flavors of the Equinox Elixir.