Verde Verveine Elixir

Name: Verde Verveine Elixir
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz (preferably one with floral notes) gin; 1 oz (homemade from dried Verveine leaves and sugar) verveine syrup; 1/2 oz lime juice; 1/4 oz ginger syrup; A dash elderflower liqueur; A small piece ginger; basil leaves; (optional) edible gold dust for garnish; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup dried verveine leaves

A symphony of herby, citrusy, and floral notes

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

150*

Net Carbs

15g*

Ingredients:

edible gold dust for garnish

sugar

water

dried verveine leaves

AI Request:I want a herby citrucy floral complex and funky bright green cocktail using gin, dried Verveine leaves ( you can do a sirup with it or do what you want), if you want ginger or ginger syrup or ginger beer, and add ingredients if necessary and to make it one of the. Best gin cocktails ever. Will be served in a coupe

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

This Verde Verveine Elixir is a symphony of herby, citrusy, and floral notes, meticulously crafted to tantalize your senses. Its complex layers unfold with each sip, offering a refreshing and funky journey through its bright green allure. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin (preferably one with floral notes) - 1 oz Verveine Syrup (homemade from dried Verveine leaves and sugar) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice - 1/4 oz Ginger Syrup - A dash of Elderflower Liqueur - A small piece of fresh ginger - Fresh basil leaves - Edible gold dust for garnish (optional) Verveine Syrup: - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1/4 cup dried Verveine leaves Bring the water to a boil, dissolve the sugar, then simmer with Verveine leaves for 15 minutes. Let it cool and strain. Method: 1. Start with making the Verveine syrup; allow it to cool completely before using. 2. In a shaker, muddle a couple of basil leaves gently with the ginger piece to release their essences. 3. Add ice to the shaker followed by the Gin, lime juice, Verveine syrup, ginger syrup, and a dash of Elderflower Liqueur. 4. Give it a vigorous shake until well chilled. 5. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture and remove any bits of basil or ginger. 6. Garnish with a basil leaf floating on top and a light sprinkling of edible gold dust for an enchanting, luminescent effect. This Verde Verveine Elixir is not just a drink; it's an experience. The combination of gin and Verveine, with hints of ginger, lime, and elderflower, create a cocktail that's as sophisticated as it is inviting. The bright green hue, achieved naturally, invites you to dive into a world where every sip is a discovery. Best enjoyed as a remarkable start to an evening, it promises to linger on your palate and memory.

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