Kris & J's Enchanted Union

A Signature Cocktail created for Kris and J's Wedding

Wedding Details

Couple's Names: Kris and J

Wedding Theme: eclectic, timeless, and intimate

Wedding Colors: Dark green, earth tones

Description

A refreshing blend that captures the timeless, eclectic essence of Kris and J's love story. This cocktail combines gin's botanical notes with sweet elderflower, bright lime, and fresh mint, creating a harmonious and intimate flavor experience. Its pale green hue subtly references the wedding’s deep green and earth tone palette, serving as the perfect toast to their enduring bond.

Ingredients

1.5 oz gin

0.75 oz elderflower liqueur

0.5 oz fresh lime juice

0.5 oz honey syrup (or agave syrup)

5-6 leaves fresh mint leaves

for garnish lime wheel and mint sprig

Instructions

1. Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their aroma.

3. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, honey syrup (or agave syrup), and freshly squeezed lime juice to the shaker.

4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels cold, about 15-20 seconds.

5. Double strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass to remove the mint pieces.

6. Garnish with a lime wheel and a mint sprig for an elegant touch.