Emerald Evolution

Name: Emerald Evolution
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz green chartreuse; 0.75 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 4 basil leaves; 2 cucumber slices; 1 dash orange bitters; to top up sparkling water; for chilling and dilution ice cubes; garnish basil sprig and a thin wheel of cucumber

Refreshing, herbaceous cocktail symbolizing growth and new beginnings

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

150*

Net Carbs

6g*

Ingredients:

garnish basil sprig and a thin wheel of cucumber

AI Request:Create Special Cocktail with gin. Main theme is "Favorable Changes".

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Emerald Evolution is a refreshing, herbaceous cocktail that embodies the theme of "Favorable Changes," symbolizing growth, new beginnings, and the harmonious balance of flavors that can arise from skillful innovation. This cocktail features a vivid green hue, a nod to the emergence of new life and the lushness of nature as it changes favorably with the seasons. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin (a botanical gin is preferred for its complex flavor profile) - 1 oz Green Chartreuse (for its vibrant color and herbal depth) - 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice (to add a zesty, acidic balance) - 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (to soften and sweeten) - 4 Fresh Basil Leaves (for an aromatic touch) - 2 Cucumber Slices (thinly sliced for a refreshing twist) - 1 dash Orange Bitters (for a hint of citrus and complexity) - Sparkling Water (to top up and add effervescence) - Ice Cubes (for chilling and dilution) - Garnish: Basil Sprig and a Thin Wheel of Cucumber Instructions: 1. In a shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves and cucumber slices to release their flavors. 2. Add the gin, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with ice to remove any small bits of basil and cucumber. 5. Top up with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. 6. Gently stir to integrate all the ingredients. 7. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a thin wheel of cucumber resting on the rim of the glass for an elegant and inviting presentation. The Emerald Evolution is served in a highball glass, showcasing its beautiful green color and allowing the sparkling water room to create a lovely effervescence. This cocktail is perfect for toasting to positive transformations and the bright potential of the future. Cheers to favorable changes!

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