The Witches Garden
Looking for a delicious and unique gin cocktail recipe? Look no further than the Witches’ Garden! This drink is perfect for parties, and it’s sure to impress your guests. The recipe is simple to follow, and it only requires a few ingredients. So gather your supplies and get started!
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 oz Hendrick’s gin
- •3/4 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao
- •2 dashes of Scrappy’s lavender bitters
- •1/2 oz lemon juice
- •1 1/2 oz guava syrup*
- •Sage Leaves
Instructions
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Pro Tip
“For an extra aromatic experience, gently slap the sage leaves before garnishing to release their essential oils. It adds a delightful herbal aroma to each sip!”
The Story Behind the The Witches Garden
The Witches' Garden cocktail is a modern concoction that draws inspiration from the mystical and enchanting allure of a witch's herb garden. This cocktail combines the botanical essence of gin with the exotic flavors of guava and lavender, creating a potion-like drink that's both captivating and delicious. Though its exact origins are unknown, it's become a favorite among those who enjoy a touch of magic in their glass.
What Pairs Well
Food Pairings
- 🍽️Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter
The citrus notes in the cocktail complement the rich, buttery flavor of the salmon perfectly.
- 🍽️Goat Cheese and Fig Crostini
The sweet and tangy flavors of the crostini enhance the fruity and herbal notes of the drink.
- 🍽️Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These cookies echo the lavender bitters in the cocktail, creating a harmonious dessert pairing.
Perfect For
- Bachelorette Weekend in Vegas
This enchanting cocktail adds a touch of magic to a fun-filled weekend with friends.
- Super Bowl Sunday
A unique and refreshing alternative to the usual game day drinks, perfect for impressing guests.
- Celebrating a Promotion
Raise a glass of this sophisticated cocktail to toast your success and new beginnings.
- Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Brighten up a gloomy day with this vibrant and flavorful drink, perfect for cozying up indoors.
Fun Facts
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The use of lavender bitters in the Witches' Garden cocktail adds a floral note that has been used in culinary and medicinal practices for centuries.
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Guava syrup, a key ingredient in this cocktail, is derived from the tropical guava fruit, known for its sweet and slightly tart flavor.
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Hendrick’s gin, the base spirit of this cocktail, is renowned for its infusion of cucumber and rose, adding a unique twist to traditional gin flavors.
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