Summer Daze

The floral bouquet of the elderflower liqueur swirls together with fresh bits of plum and lemon juice to bring this drink to life. The West Coast gin, with its soft cucumber nose, clean juniper base, and citrus finish adds depth and complexity. The result is a perfect balance: a bright, fresh taste and a cacophony of flavors that will make you wish for a few more weeks of summer. We tried the same recipe with Vodka and it left us wanting. The gin makes this drink!

Ingredients (makes 1 cocktail)

• 1.5oz gin (Stillweather Spirits @stillweatherspirits West Coast Gin)

• .25oz lemon juice (Santa Cruz Organic @santacruzorganic 100% Pure Lemon Juice)

• .75oz St~Germain Elderflower Liqueur

• .5oz plum simple syrup

• 1 lemon (for garnish)

• 1 plum

• Ice

Instructions

• Make a plum simple syrup

• Muddle 2 slices of plum in the glass

• Add ice, gin, St~Germain, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker

• Shake vigorously

• Poor over ice

• Garnish: Use a vegetable peeler to peel 1 inch strips of lemon peel and place on top of your drink.