Rebecca Creek Recipe

Make honey syrup (if not prepared)

Combine equal parts honey and hot water (for this recipe use 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup hot water). Stir until fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 2 dashes orange bitters to a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to chill and dilute correctly.

Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and properly diluted.

Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and any pulp.

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and gently pinching to release the oils, then drop the twist into the glass.

Optional: slap a sprig of thyme between your hands to release aromatics and rest it on the rim or float it on top for an herbal note.