Violet Elixir

This cocktail is a sweet and floral concoction that will transport you to a summer garden party. The main ingredient is a homemade violet syrup that adds a unique and delicate flavor to this drink. Here's how you can make it: Ingredients: - 2 oz gin - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 1 oz violet syrup (recipe below) - 1 egg white - Edible flowers, for garnish For the violet syrup: - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1/2 cup fresh violet blossoms (rinsed and patted dry) Instructions: 1. To make the violet syrup, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. 2. When the sugar has dissolved, add the violet blossoms and bring to a simmer. 3. Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid turns a deep purple color and the flowers have lost their color. 4. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the flowers. 5. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. To make the cocktail: 1. Combine the gin, lemon juice, violet syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. 2. Add ice and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds to create a frothy texture. 3. Strain the mixture into a martini glass. 4. Garnish with edible flowers and serve immediately.