Helen's Elixir

Inspired by the legendary tale of Helen of Troy, this cocktail incorporates ingredients that could have been found in the ancient world. The combination of Bombay Sapphire gin, cardamom-honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white, rhubarb jam, rose water, and soda water creates a unique and flavorful libation that pays homage to the timeless story of a thousand ships.

Helen's Elixir

A delightful cocktail inspired by the myth of Helen of Troy, featuring a blend of gin, cardamom-honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white, rhubarb jam, rose water, and soda water.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bombay Sapphire gin
  • 1 oz cardamom-honey syrup
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz egg white
  • 1 teaspoon rhubarb jam
  • 8 drops rose water
  • 1 1/2 oz soda water
  • Lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Combine Bombay Sapphire gin, cardamom-honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white, rhubarb jam, and rose water in a shaker and dry shake.
  2. Add an ice cube and shake until dissolved.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again.
  4. Double-strain the mixture into a footed highball glass.
  5. Top with soda water.
  6. Express lemon peel over the top of the glass.
  7. Garnish with a rose petal.