One-Wish Willow
A sophisticated gin Collins riff, this drink appears light and refreshing, but its subtle sweetness and herbal notes hint at the insidious nature of a wish gone terribly wrong, just like Bear's fateful encounter with the One-Wish Willow.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Soda water
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a Japanese-style highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh rosemary
History
This Collins variation takes the classic refreshing structure and introduces elderflower, a liqueur known for its delicate, almost ethereal sweetness, mirroring the deceptive allure of the One-Wish Willow. It's a delightful drink that belies the dark magic at its core.