Velvet Cloak

Name: Velvet Cloak
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1/2 oz velvet falernum; 1/4 oz elderflower liqueur; 1/2 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz honey syrup; dash angostura bitters; optional lavender or edible flower

Gin cocktail with floral and aged flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

210*

Net Carbs

14g*

Ingredients:

lavender or edible flower

AI Request:Old style cocktail made with gin

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Delve into the era of speakeasies and flapper dresses with the Velvet Cloak, a drink that marries the crispness of gin with the depth of aged flavors and a hint of floral mystery. **Glass:** Coupe glass **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Gin (preferably a botanical gin for added complexity) - 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum (for a touch of sweetness and spice) - 1/4 oz Elderflower Liqueur (to introduce a subtle floral note) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (for brightness) - 1/2 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water, combined) - A dash of Angostura Bitters (for depth) - A sprig of lavender or an edible flower for garnish (optional) **Instructions:** 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, Velvet Falernum, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Garnish with a sprig of lavender or an edible flower for a touch of elegance. The Velvet Cloak is a nod to the past with a foot firmly in the present, offering a complex, layered drinking experience that delights the senses. Perfect for those evenings when you're craving something both familiar and altogether new.

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