Spring SoCal Bracer

Description: The Spring SoCal Bracer captures the vibrant essence of Southern California's spring season. With the use of Fords Gin as its backbone, this cocktail balances bright acidity, a touch of salinity, and complex herbal undertones. The inclusion of local seasonal ingredients ensures a fresh and invigorating experience, perfect for a mild spring day. Ingredients: - 2 oz Fords Gin - 1 oz freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice - 3/4 oz local honey syrup (2 parts honey, 1 part hot water) - 1/2 oz fresh cucumber juice - 1/4 oz salted grapefruit cordial - 2 dashes celery bitters Garnish: - A bouquet of fresh, seasonal herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and sage) Glassware: - Double Old Fashioned glass Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with pebble ice. 2. Add Fords Gin, Meyer lemon juice, honey syrup, cucumber juice, salted grapefruit cordial, and celery bitters into the shaker. 3. Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled and properly diluted. 4. Strain the mixture into a Double Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh pebble ice. 5. Garnish with a bouquet of fresh herbs for an aromatic finish. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing complexity of the Spring SoCal Bracer.