Mythos Recipe

Measure and combine

Into a cocktail shaker add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz honey simple syrup.

Add vermouth and bitters

Add 0.25 oz dry vermouth and 2 dashes orange bitters. If you want a slightly more herbal bitterness, add 1 dash herbal/gentian bitters.

These components are already combined with the base; their role is to balance sweetness and add aromatic complexity. Ensure they are measured precisely to keep the Mythos flavor profile bright and slightly floral.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

If using egg white for a silky texture, add 1/2 egg white (or one small egg white) to the shaker and perform a dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 12–15 seconds to emulsify.

Wet shake and chill

Add cracked ice or a large handful of ice to the shaker (about 1 cup). Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and the mixture is well aerated.

Strain

Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any egg white solids.

Garnish and serve

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, rim the glass with the twist and drop it in, or float an edible dried flower on top for a mythic presentation. Serve immediately.