Long Story Short Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz gin
• 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
• 0.75 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp tomato jam
• 2 dash orange bitters
• ice (for shaking)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Add 1.5 oz of gin to a cocktail shaker.

2. 2

   Add 0.5 oz of elderflower liqueur to the shaker.

3. 3

   Pour in 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

4. 4

   Add 1 tablespoon of tomato jam to the mixture.

5. 5

   Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.

6. 6

   Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled and the jam is fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to ensure no jam solids remain.

8. 8

   Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme.

Notes

The tomato jam adds a surprising savory depth that complements the botanical notes of the gin and the floral elderflower. Ensure you double strain to keep the cocktail smooth.

Nutrition per serving

• cocktail
• drink
• gin
• evermore
• taylor swift
• alcoholic
• summer
• savory