Northern Chill

Description: A refreshing, slightly bitter cocktail designed for relaxation and clarity. Northern Chill combines botanical gin, crisp cucumber, a hint of alpine amaro, and a touch of yuzu for brightness. Not too sweet, with nuanced herbal bitterness and a cooling, uplifting finish—perfect for an easygoing evening. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz London Dry Gin - 0.5 oz alpine-style amaro (such as Braulio or Amaro Nonino) - 0.75 oz fresh cucumber juice - 0.25 oz yuzu juice (or lemon juice, if unavailable) - 0.25 oz dry vermouth - 2 dashes orange bitters - Splash of chilled soda water - Thin cucumber ribbon, for garnish Glass: Rocks glass Instructions: 1. Add gin, amaro, cucumber juice, yuzu juice, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake briskly for 10 seconds. 3. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. 4. Top with a splash of chilled soda water. 5. Garnish with the cucumber ribbon, curled inside the glass. Enjoy the lift—elevated but grounded.