Forbidden Forest Recipe

Make honey syrup (if not ready)

Combine equal parts honey and very hot water (for this recipe about 1 tsp honey + 1 tsp hot water) and stir until completely dissolved. Chill briefly if necessary.

If using fresh passion fruit, scoop out pulp and seeds. If using store-bought puree, stir to combine.

Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice (about 1 cup).

In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine Everleaf Forest (1 tablespoon), fresh orange juice (2 oz), passion fruit puree (1 oz), fresh lime juice (1/2 oz), and honey syrup (1/2 tsp). Add a small handful of ice to the shaker.

Shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. If you prefer visible seeds and pulp from fresh passion fruit, use a fine-mesh strainer only if you want to remove seeds; otherwise pour everything.

Top gently with ginger ale (about 4 oz). Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and allow a light effervescence to lift the aromatics of the Everleaf Forest and citrus.

Stir once gently with a bar spoon to integrate the ginger ale without flattening it.

Float an orange wheel on the surface or place it on the rim.

Optional: add half a passion fruit (pulp side up) on a cocktail pick or rest in the glass for aroma and visual effect.

Optional: add a thin slice of candied ginger on the rim for a spicy-sweet accent.

Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer. Advise your guest to stir gently before sipping to lift any settled pulp, then enjoy.