Desert Bloom Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Desert Bloom Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Dry shake

Add gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, hibiscus syrup, lavender bitters and egg white (if using) to a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build a silky foam.

2

Wet shake

Open the shaker, add the ice cubes, reseal and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and well diluted. This chills and integrates the drink while polishing the foam.

3

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and create a smooth surface.

Garnish & Finish

4

Carefully place the dried hibiscus or edible flower on the foam, then add the lemon twist at the rim or float it lightly. If desired, gently express the oils from the lemon twist over the surface before dropping it in. Serve immediately.