Behind the Bar: Amethyst & Evergreen Cocktail

by | Aug 15, 2024

Beat the heat with the serene essence of lavender found in Amethyst Handcrafted Lavender Gin and the refreshing alpine herbals of Brovo’s Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur. These delightful libations are complemented by the anti-inflammatory properties of celery and cucumber, as well as the gut-boosting benefits of Shen Zen Tea Lemongrass Kombucha. Omega-3-rich chia seeds provide a delightful palate sensation while promoting hydration and dietary fiber. Imagine yourself lounging by the pool, savoring a cucumber-lavender lemonade adorned with a sprinkle of chia seeds. Not only will this beverage quench your thirst, it will also soothe your soul and temper your body’s inflammatory response.

Amethyst & Evergreen Recipe

Makes >> 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1½ ounces Brovo Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur
1 ounce Amethyst Handcrafted Lavender Gin
¾ ounce Sūpāsawā Seriously Sour Cocktail Mixer
1-2 ounces Cucumber Celery Juice (recipe follows)
1-2 ounces Shen Zen Tea Lemongrass Kombucha or soda water

Garnish

Sūpāsawā Chia Seeds (recipe follows) and sliced cucumbers

Directions

In a shaker tin filled ¾ full with ice, combine all ingredients except the kombucha. Top, cap and shake to combine. Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with kombucha. Garnish with chia seeds and cucumber.

Sūpāsawā Chia Seeds

Makes >> about 1½ cups

Ingredients

¼ cup chia seeds
1 cup water
¼ cup Sūpāsawā Seriously Sour Cocktail Mixer

Directions

Combine all ingredients together and let sit overnight in the refrigerator, or up to 1 hour before using. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Cold-pressed Cucumber Celery Juice

Makes >> about 4 cups (varies)

Ingredients

1 head organic celery
2 large organic cucumbers
¼ organic honeydew (optional)

Directions

Clean thoroughly and prepare for juicing in your favorite cold press or standard juicer for pulp-free juice that can be stored in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Angela Prosper

2020 Civita Institute Fellow and senior writer for Sip Magazine and Cidercraft Magazine. By day, I’m a designer, writer, and photographer. By night I’m a cocktail creator and culinary geek. I have worked in the food industry for many of my working years. From dishwasher to head bartender, server, line cook, and bar manager. I served healthy snacks to celebrities in the movie industry and flipped burgers in a tiny and sweltering 4-seater dive. I have learned all the right and wrong ways to make a good cup of coffee and how to mix drinks by a New Jersey crooner with 70’s flare. I’m not picky. I love a greasy spoon joint just as much as a posh 5-star restaurant.

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