Granite State Garden

Description: The Granite State Garden cocktail is a tribute to New Hampshire's rich variety of vegetables and the state's nickname, "The Granite State." This refreshing, savory drink boasts an earthy palette with subtle heat, evoking the diverse agricultural landscape of New Hampshire. It uses locally sourced ingredients to create a fresh, garden-to-glass experience. Ingredients: - 2 oz Local New Hampshire Vodka (such as Flag Hill Straight Vodka) - 1 oz Fresh Tomato Juice - 1/2 oz Fresh Carrot Juice - 1/2 oz Fresh Beet Juice - 1/4 oz Maple Syrup (to bring a touch of sweetness and homage to the New England maple tradition) - 2 Dashes of Celery Bitters - 2 Dashes of Hot Sauce (preferably a New Hampshire-made brand) - Freshly Ground Black Pepper - Pinch of Sea Salt - Garnish: Cucumber Slice, Cherry Tomato, and a Sprig of Fresh Dill Glass: Serve in a chilled highball glass. Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, tomato juice, carrot juice, beet juice, maple syrup, celery bitters, hot sauce, a pinch of sea salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into the chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Garnish with a cucumber slice, a cherry tomato on a skewer, and a sprig of dill placed delicately on top. 5. Serve immediately, accompanied by a stirring rod for guests to blend the layered flavors to their taste. The Granite State Garden cocktail embodies the hearty spirit of New Hampshire's farms and gardens, with a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, perfect for a refreshing yet bold sipper.