Butterfly Cocktail #FlowerCocktailHour

Written By J Schwanke

Butterflies seem to inspire a celebratory mood - and this beverage is fitting for our episode about butterflies!

Butterfly Cocktail #FlowerCocktailHour

INGREDIENTS: GARNISH:

1.5 oz vodka Fuchsia blossom

2 oz white grape juice lemon peel twist

1 tsp Elderflower cordial

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Basil leaves, handful

Mint leaves, handful

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill a cocktail shaker with shredded basil and mint leaves, and combine with all other ingredients. Shake well with plenty of ice. Strain through a fine sieve, and top with a squeeze of lemon peel twist to release essential oils. Serve in a cocktail glass and garnish with an edible flower and lemeon twist.

J Schwanke
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