Solstice Spritz

Celebrate the dawn of summer with the Solstice Spritz, a vibrant, effervescent cocktail that captures the essence of long, sunlit days and breezy evenings. This drink blends seasonal fruits, aromatic herbs, and a splash of fizz for an uplifting and refreshing experience, perfect for toasting to summer’s arrival. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz gin infused with chamomile (infuse gin with dried chamomile flowers for 2 hours) - 1 oz fresh white peach purée - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 2 oz sparkling brut rosé - 2 muddled fresh strawberries - 2 basil leaves - Garnish: edible flower, peach slice, and basil sprig Glass: Large wine glass Instructions: 1. Muddle the strawberries and basil leaves gently in the bottom of a shaker. 2. Add the chamomile-infused gin, white peach purée, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Fill shaker with ice and shake gently to mix. 3. Double strain into a large wine glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Top with sparkling brut rosé and give a gentle stir to combine. 5. Garnish with an edible flower, peach slice, and a sprig of basil. 6. Raise your glass and welcome summer’s first golden rays!