Lothlórien Dew
A truly enchanting and refreshing gin-based cocktail, offering a delicate balance of botanical gin, bright lemon, and the subtle, mystical sweetness of smoked blackberries, all uplifted by a whisper of elderflower. It's like sipping on morning dew from a sun-dappled glade.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Smoked Blackberry Syrup
- 0.25 oz Elderflower liqueur
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist and a single edible flower (e.g., pansy or viola)
History
This cocktail is a sophisticated take on a Gin Sour, elevated with the nuanced flavors of forest berries and floral notes. The addition of subtle smoke pays homage to ancient Elven rituals and the deep, often hidden, magic of their woods.