Zen Garden Bliss

Name: Zen Garden Bliss
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz matcha tea syrup; 3-4 mint leaves; 2-3 thin cucumber slices; null sparkling water; null ice; null garnish a sprig of lavender or a small edible flower

A serene cocktail for mindfulness and balance

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

18%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

9g*

Ingredients:

garnish a sprig of lavender or a small edible flower

AI Request:cocktail related to mindfulness

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Immerse yourself in a refreshing journey of mindfulness with the Zen Garden Bliss. This cocktail inspires serenity and balance, crafted to engage your senses and ground you in the present moment. Its delicate flavors and aromatic garnish act as a portal to tranquility, making each sip a step deeper into your personal zen garden. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Gin (preferably one with floral notes) - 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur - 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice - 0.5 oz Matcha Tea Syrup* - 3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves - 2-3 Thin Cucumber Slices - Sparkling Water - Ice - Garnish: A sprig of lavender or a small, edible flower **Matcha Tea Syrup:** - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1 tsp matcha green tea powder **Instructions:** 1. **Matcha Tea Syrup Preparation:** In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and matcha green tea powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Let it cool, then strain into a jar. Can be stored in the refrigerator. 2. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves and cucumber slices with the matcha tea syrup to release their flavors. 3. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass (preferably chilled). 5. Top off with sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. 6. Gently stir to combine the flavors. 7. Garnish with a sprig of lavender or a delicate edible flower resting on top, bringing a visual element of a zen garden to your cocktail experience. **Serving Glass:** Highball Glass The Zen Garden Bliss invites you to pause, savor, and reflect, mirroring the practice of mindfulness. Each element, from the calming matcha to the invigorating mint and cucumber, is thoughtfully chosen to bring harmony and peace. Enjoy this drink as a means to center yourself, finding balance in its flavors and in the moment.

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