Recipe Blog #4:
The "Velvet Voyage"
Featuring:
Botanik Aussie Gin [See Product].
Mood Story
This week we’re chasing the soft glow of twilight — that moment when the day exhales and the night begins to hum. Inspired by your travels through Paris and Nice, this cocktail is a sensory passport: silky, aromatic, and designed for slow sipping as the city lights flicker on.
Ingredients
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45 ml Botanik Aussie Contemporary Gin
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20 ml Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)
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15 ml Fresh lemon juice
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10 ml Lavender syrup
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Top with chilled sparkling rosé
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Garnish: edible flower + lemon twist
Method
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Shake gin, cassis, lemon, and lavender syrup with ice.
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Strain into a chilled coupe.
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Top gently with sparkling rosé.
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Garnish with an edible flower and lemon twist.
Ritual
Before sipping, swirl the glass three times clockwise — a nod to the Parisian café ritual of stirring sugar into espresso. Invite friends to join in the swirl, creating a shared moment before the first taste.
Serving Note
Best enjoyed at golden hour, with Edith Piaf on the playlist and a candle flickering nearby.