Chariots in the Summer Rain

Refreshing summer cocktail with gin and fruit flavors.

Let your senses run wild with this symphony of gin, summer fruit, and the bold beat of Chariots of Fire—this cocktail is a tribute to golden summer afternoons and the unstoppable pulse of music. Fresh watermelon and a hit of Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice bring the fruit, while a touch of chili and smoke mirrors the drama of a victorious race. Sip, savor, and let your spirit soar. Served in: Chilled Coupe Glass Ingredients: - 2 oz Premium Gin - 1 oz Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Watermelon Juice - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Rich Simple Syrup - 0.25 oz Twisted Alchemy Persian Lime Juice - 2 dashes orange bitters - 1 pinch Aleppo chili flakes (or mild chili powder) - 1 small sprig fresh rosemary (for smoke and garnish) - Thin slice of watermelon (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Add gin, Blood Orange Juice, Watermelon Juice, Rich Simple Syrup, Persian Lime Juice, orange bitters, and a pinch of chili flakes to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake vigorously to chill and blend flavors. 3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Ignite a sprig of rosemary over the glass to release smoke, then float as garnish alongside a thin slice of watermelon. 5. Cue up your favorite summer anthem—bonus points for Vangelis—and sip to the soundtrack of your own victory lap.