In a handsome purple bottle, this limited edition is brought to you by world-famous gin-maker Hendricks. They’ve taken a proprietary assortment of blossoms and infused their classic formula with an intensely floral hit—almost like capturing summer in a bottle. The light and crisp result works nicely in cocktails, as seen in these beauties (photo at the top of this post). See the recipes below, including party-friendly versions for 20 cocktails. Hendricks Midsummer Solstice tasting notes: The nose has notes of juniper mingling with delicate floral aromas, orange blossoms, and zesty lemon. On the palate: summer flowers complement the classic cucumber notes that Hendricks is known for.
Here’s a trio of recipes that taste as good as they look. As for the garnish of edible flowers, a great place to order online is The Chef’s Garden, who specialize in all sorts of botanical and vegetable goodies, especially nice for parties. The Mini Sorbet Mix will get you about 50 blossoms for $34.38.
Floral Impulse
MAKES ONE COCKTAIL
1.5 oz Hendricks Midsummer Solstice
.5 oz Crème De Violette
.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
.25 oz simple syrup
.5 oz lemon juice
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Club Soda
garnish: colorful edible flowers and lemon twist
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Shake all ingredients, pour into highball glass with ice, then top with Club Soda.
FOR A CROWD (MAKES 20 COCKTAILS)
750ml bottle Hendricks Midsummer Solstice
10 oz Crème De Violette
5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
5 oz simple syrup
10 oz lemon juice
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40 oz Club Soda
—cocktail by Erik Andersson, seen in the photo above shaking a duet.
Ernest Bouquet
MAKES ONE COCKTAIL
1.5 oz Hendricks Midsummer Solstice
.5 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 oz grapefruit juice
.75 oz lime juice
.25 oz simple syrup
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Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe glass.
FOR A CROWD (MAKES 20 COCKTAILS)
750ml bottle Hendricks Midsummer Solstice
10 oz Maraschino Liqueur
20 oz grapefruit juice
15 oz lime juice
5 oz simple syrup
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garnish: dark purple edible flower
—cocktail by Mattias Horseman
Cherry Forest
MAKES ONE COCKTAIL
1.5 oz Midsummer Solstice
.75 oz Tart Cherry Liqueur
grapefruit bitters
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garnish: white edible flower
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Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher.
For a crowd (makes 20 cocktails)
750ml bottle Hendricks Midsummer Solstice
15 oz Tart Cherry Liqueur
grapefruit bitters
—cocktail by Sebastien Derbomez
