Golden Hour

A citrus-forward cocktail with a soft foam top, smoky herbal notes, & a beautiful presentation that tastes as good as it looks. 

 

Flavor Profile:

-Bright, citrusy, & smooth

-Balanced sweetness from the honey

-Creamy texture from the foam

-A hint of smoky herbal aroma from the charred garnish

 

Ingredients:

For the Drink:

-2 oz gin or blanco tequila (yourcall - gin for floral, tequila for earthy)

-1 oz fresh orange juice 

-3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

-3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + hot water)

-1 egg white

-Dash of orange bitters

For Garnish:

1 fresh sage leaf

 

Instructions:

1. Dry Shake:

Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to build the foam. 

2. Wet Shake:

Add ice & shake again for another 15 seconds to chill.

3. Strain & Serve:

Fine strain into a low ball glass. Let the foam rise to the top.

4. Garnish with Drama

Carefully char the sage leaf with a kitchen torch or lighter until lightly smoking & fragrant. Lay it gently on the foam.

 

The Golden Hour is made for golden light and good company -  soft, citrusy, & just a little mysterious with its smoky & herbal finish. It's the kind of drink that looks like it belongs in a cocktail book or on a rooftop bar menu.