I found a lovely violet-hued gin this afternoon and would love to make something nice with it, but I’m rather a dud of a mixologist. I’m tempted to concoct a potion with elderflower liqueur and crême de violette and lavender bitters just so I can call it “The Secret Garden”, but something tells me that I am trying to mix in too many things and the end result might not be verypleasant. Any ideas for me?
Impaire
May 28, 2018 at 2:31 pm (3 years ago)i’d dispense with the elderflower and add some lemon juice, and you would have something quite lovely!
S. Elizabeth
May 29, 2018 at 12:27 pm (3 years ago)Yeah, that elderflower can be awfully sweet!
Liz
May 29, 2018 at 12:23 pm (3 years ago)I would add some rosemary and grapefruit juice with possible a splash of seltzer to bubble it up.
S. Elizabeth
May 29, 2018 at 12:28 pm (3 years ago)Oooh, any excuse for grapefruit juice…what a great idea!
Impaire
May 29, 2018 at 5:20 pm (3 years ago)Grapefruit juice is also a lovely partner for elderflower! Gin, elderflower, grapefruit, and some bright bitters, with our without the selzer, would be light a refreshing with just a hint of mystery…
MJ
May 29, 2018 at 6:55 pm (3 years ago)Blackberry and Cucumber and tonic.
steph
June 10, 2018 at 9:09 am (3 years ago)that gin looks amazing!
how about a good dash of elderflower liqueur and then top with Prosecco?
or you could have it simply w lemon/lime/grapefruit juice and either tonic or soda (aka seltzer where you are)… elderflower and gin is a marriage made in heaven so wouldn’t go amiss here either
or – seeing as it’s purple! – you could mix one part gin w/ 2 parts white vermouth and steep a few sprigs of lavender in the mixture over night, then strain into glasses and serve either neat w lots of ice, or add tonic or seltzer.
I could go on (love gin cocktails) but just one more (a fancy one) – make a juniper syrup: in a small saucepan, bring 3oz sugar, 3 fl oz water, and 1tbs juniper berries to the boil, then using a fork mash them slightly in the liquid, and leave to steep until completely cold. strain into a sterilised bottle or jar, and keep in the fridge.
to assemble: 3 parts gin, 1 part lemon juice, and juniper syrup (2tsp per glass), lots of crushed ice. yum!
S. Elizabeth
June 11, 2018 at 3:27 pm (3 years ago)This all sounds amazing! Traveling now, but definitely going to give the prosecco idea a shot when I get home <3