Elderflower Whiskey Sour Food

ELDERFLOWER SOUR

Steps:

• Lemon-Mint Syrup: In a small saucepan, mix sugar, mint, lemon zest and slices, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes. Strain syrup, and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 10 days). (Makes enough for 12 drinks.)
• Cocktail: Pour gin, elderflower liqueur, 2 ounces syrup, and a splash of club soda into an ice-filled glass; stir to combine. Squeeze a lemon slice over the drink, then drop the slice and a sprig of mint into the glass to garnish.

ELDERFLOWER OLD FASHIONED

Steps:

• Combine 2 ounces rye whiskey, 3/4 ounce each elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain) and cold water and 2 or 3 dashes of bitters in a rocks glass; stir to combine. Add ice and stir again until chilled, about 30 seconds. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a blood orange slice.

ELDERFLOWER WHISKEY SOUR

Steps:

• Add equal parts: fresh Meyer lemon juice, whiskey or bourbon, and Carmel Berry Co's Elderflower Cordial to a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a curl of lemon zest, if desired.

IRISH WHISKEY OLD FASHIONED

Steps:

• Put everything except the lemon zest in a tumbler and give it a quick stir to combine and dilute. Garnish with the lemon zest to serve.