Violet Crown
I have a fruit-forward Springtime drink to share today! The strawberry tarragon syrup has been a huge hit and is nearly gone, so here is one more drink featuring it. This one includes a beautiful purple gin kindly sent by @mcqueenvioletfog that is flavored with berry/hibiscus. The strawberry was a natural pairing here with the berry notes. I added a bit of tequila because I love the hibiscus/agave combo. Bitter bianco brought some depth and balance to the build. For being a fairly straightforward Tom Collins riff, this one was highly touted by my (albeit gin-loving) wife.
Recipe
1.5oz berry/hibiscus gin (@mcqueenvioletfog, gifted)
0.5oz rosé barrel-aged tequila (@codigo1530, gifted)
0.5oz bitter bianco (@luxardousa)
0.5oz strawberry tarragon syrup (see post 4/17/23)
0.75oz lemon juice
Soda water
Shake ingredients minus soda until chilled. Strain into highball glass with ice. Top with soda and garnish with fresh tarragon. Optional— can add the gin at the end for beautiful layers. Cheers!!
