St. Elmo’s Summer Fire

A vibrant cocktail inspired by summer nights.

Inspired by balmy summer nights and the mysterious phenomenon of St. Elmo’s Fire, this cocktail fuses botanical gin with the electrifying freshness of Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice and a whisper of elderflower, punctuated by muddled fresh berries and a touch of fiery ginger heat. A showy spark of flame atop an elderflower garnish sets the scene for a drink as enchanting as a flicker of blue fire on the horizon. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz premium gin - 1 oz Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain) - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Rich Simple Syrup - 0.25 oz ginger liqueur - 6–8 fresh mixed summer berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice (Twisted Alchemy Eureka Lemon Juice) - Splash of club soda - Flamed elderflower (for garnish, see below) Method: 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh berries with simple syrup and lemon juice. 2. Add gin, Blood Orange Juice, elderflower liqueur, and ginger liqueur. Fill shaker with ice. 3. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds. 4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Top with a gentle splash of club soda. 6. Garnish with a skewer of fresh berries and an elderflower blossom. Just before serving, spritz the blossom with high-proof spirit and ignite briefly for a dramatic “St. Elmo’s Fire” effect. Glass: Chilled coupe glass Description: A kaleidoscope of summer colors and flavors—botanical, floral, zesty, and bright—this cocktail evokes long twilights and the magical spark of possibility. The flamed elderflower garnish is an optional, show-stopping touch that brings the legend of St. Elmo’s Fire to your summer soirée.