Honeyed Sunshine Twist

Name: Honeyed Sunshine Twist
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz mead; 1 oz gin; 1 oz lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup 1 part honey 1 part hot water mixed until dissolved; 3 basil leaves; 1 dash orange bitters; club soda; lemon wheel and basil sprig for garnish

Enchanting summer cocktail with mead, citrus, and herbs

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

16g*

Ingredients:

mead

gin

lemon juice

honey syrup 1 part honey 1 part hot water mixed until dissolved

basil leaves

orange bitters

club soda

lemon wheel and basil sprig for garnish

AI Request:A summer cocktail incorporating Mead

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Honeyed Sunshine Twist is an enchanting summer cocktail that melds the ancient sweetness of mead with fresh, lively citrus and a hint of garden freshness. Ideal for balmy afternoons or twilight gatherings, this drink paints the palate with layers of honey, citrus, and aromatic herbs. Ingredients: - 2 oz mead - 1 oz gin - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part hot water, mixed until dissolved) - 3 fresh basil leaves - 1 dash orange bitters - Club soda - Lemon wheel and basil sprig for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine mead, gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, basil leaves, and orange bitters. 2. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill. 3. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. 4. Top with a splash of club soda. 5. Gently stir to combine. 6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh basil. Glass: Highball glass Enjoy the Honeyed Sunshine Twist as it perfectly balances the earthy sweetness of the mead with the bright zing of citrus and aromatic depth of herbs, making it a delightful addition to any summer repertoire.

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