Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsDurham Food HallBotanical Lounge Recipe

Botanical Lounge Recipe

Inspired by Durham Food Hall
Time30m
Serves2

This new bar and lounge is a wonderful space full of stuffed couches and patio seating. Enjoy a house cocktail or small plate before you figure out what to do next!

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Small Plate Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Add ice and shake well.

  2. 2

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice and top with tonic water.

  3. 3

    Garnish

    Add fresh basil leaves and cucumber slices as garnish. Serve immediately.

Small Plate Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Chop the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Mix them together in a bowl with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

  2. 5

    Toast the Bread

    Lightly toast the bruschetta bread slices until golden brown.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Top each slice of toasted bread with the tomato mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a platter and serve alongside the cocktail.

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