The Heather Bloom

A delicate yet dazzling take on the French 75, The Heather Bloom is inspired by Heather’s vibrant spirit. With floral notes, a touch of honeyed sweetness, and the sparkle of fine Champagne, this cocktail blooms with elegance in every sip.

Ingredients

• 1 oz premium gin (e.g., Citadelle or Monkey 47)
• 1/2 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
• 1/2 oz fresh Meyer lemon juice
• 1/4 oz lavender honey syrup* (recipe below)
• Top with chilled vintage Champagne (e.g.,
• Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée)
• Garnish: Edible flower (like a pansy or violet) and
• a twist of lemon zest

Steps

1. Prepare the Glass: Chill a crystal Champagne flute in the
2. freezer.
3. Shake the Base: In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, St-Germain,
4. Meyer lemon juice, and lavender honey syrup. Add ice and
5. shake briskly until chilled.
6. Serve: Strain into the chilled Champagne flute. Top with
7. Champagne to taste, ensuring a gentle pour to preserve
8. effervescence.
9. Garnish: Express a thin twist of lemon zest over the drink
10. for brightness and lay it gently inside the flute. Float an
11. edible flower atop for a touch of opulence.
12. A delicate yet dazzling take on the French 75, The Heather Bloom
13. is inspired by Heather’s vibrant spirit. With floral notes, a
14. touch of honeyed sweetness, and the sparkle of fine Champagne,
15. this cocktail blooms with elegance in every sip.
16. Lavender Honey Syrup Recipe:
17. Combine 1/2 cup high-quality honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1
18. tsp dried culinary lavender in a small saucepan.
19. Gently heat until the honey dissolves, and the mixture
20. becomes aromatic (do not boil).
21. Strain to remove the lavender and store in an airtight
22. container in the fridge for up to two weeks.