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Velvet Locket

Article by Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn

Photography by Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn

Originally published in NBTX City Lifestyle

Bright, herbaceous, and lightly sweet, this gin spritz blends strawberry, fig, rosemary, and elderflower with fresh lemon and bubbles. It’s refreshing yet romantic, perfect for lingering moments. Finish your perfect date night sipping it, sidled up next to the bar at Sidecar, or cozying up together, listening to live music.

Ingredients

  • Rosemary sprig, for garnish
  • Strawberry slice, for garnish
  • 1 oz. of a rosemary/strawberry/fig
  • 0.5 oz. lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz. elderflower liqueur
  • 1.5 oz. gin
  • 2 oz. soda
  • Small pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Combine lemon juice, salt, rosemary/strawberry/fig, elderflower liqueur, and gin in a shaker.
  2. Shake vigorously
  3. Strain into a Collins glass top
  4. Top with soda
  5. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a rosemary sprig
  6. Enjoy!