Woodland Reverie

Description: Woodland Reverie is a sophisticated cocktail that tantalizes the senses with a complex layering of flavors. It begins with an enticing bitterness, balanced by a crisp acidity, and finishes with a lingering woody essence that evokes the tranquility of a forest sanctuary. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz gin infused with botanicals (juniper, cardamom, and coriander) - 0.75 oz Campari - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz orange blossom honey syrup - 2 dashes of birch bitters - 1 oz chilled white tea - A spritz of cedarwood smoke Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, Campari, lemon juice, orange blossom honey syrup, and birch bitters with ice. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Gently pour the chilled white tea over the back of a spoon to float it on the surface. 5. Finish with a quick spritz of cedarwood smoke over the top of the drink. 6. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel, wrapping it around a sprig of rosemary to enhance the woodland aroma. Glassware: Old-fashioned glass