Mourning in Velvet

Description: Inspired by the enigmatic and gothic aura of Wednesday Addams, Mourning in Velvet is a brooding yet elegant cocktail that captures her gloomy essence with its deep purple hue and mysterious flavors. This drink balances darkness and subtle sweetness, with a hint of floral and herbaceous complexity. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Blackcurrant Liqueur - 1 oz Gin infused with Butterfly Pea Flower - 0.5 oz Lavender Syrup - 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 3 dashes of Black Walnut Bitters - Top with a splash of chilled Elderflower Tonic - Garnish: Sprig of fresh rosemary and a single edible pansy Type of Glass: Coupe Glass Instructions: 1. Begin by preparing the gin infusion: steep a handful of dried butterfly pea flowers in gin for a couple of hours until it turns a deep indigo color. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the blackcurrant liqueur, infused gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and black walnut bitters. 3. Add ice and shake well until all ingredients are chilled and properly mixed. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Top with a splash of chilled elderflower tonic to enhance the floral notes. 6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and place a single edible pansy on top for a touch of gothic elegance. 7. Serve and embrace the shadowy sophistication of this moody cocktail.