Tropical Herbarium

Description: Experience a harmonious blend of tropical freshness and botanical complexity with the Tropical Herbarium. This cocktail fuses the juniper-rich notes of gin with the hydrating allure of coconut water, rounded off by a tangy homemade lemon shrub. It's a revitalizing sip that transports you to a sun-drenched tropical garden with every taste. Ingredients: - 2 oz gin - 1 oz coconut water - 1 oz homemade lemon shrub (made with lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar) - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.25 oz simple syrup (adjust based on shrub sweetness) - Fresh basil leaves for garnish - Lemon wheel for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine gin, coconut water, lemon shrub, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. 4. Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves and a lemon wheel on the rim. Glass: Highball glass