Helen's Elixir

This enchanting cocktail, inspired by the captivating tale of Helen of Troy, combines the flavors of the ancient world into a modern libation. The aromatic blend of Bombay Sapphire gin, cardamom-honey syrup, and a hint of rose water creates a delightful sensory experience reminiscent of a bygone era.

Helen's Elixir

An enchanting cocktail inspired by the flavors of the ancient world, featuring Bombay Sapphire gin, cardamom-honey syrup, and a hint of rose water.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bombay Sapphire gin
  • 1 oz cardamom-honey syrup
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz egg white
  • 1 teaspoon rhubarb jam
  • 8 drops rose water
  • 1 1/2 oz soda water
  • Lemon peel

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, dry shake the gin, cardamom-honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white, rhubarb jam, and rose water.
  2. Add an ice cube and shake until dissolved.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again.
  4. Double-strain the mixture into a footed highball glass.
  5. Top with soda water.
  6. Express lemon peel over the top.
  7. Garnish with a rose petal.