Cocktail Recipe: Conservative Confluence
Just as conservative values meld the best of tradition with forward-looking innovation, the Conservative Confluence cocktail brings together a harmonious blend of distinctive flavors to honor this ethos. With the robust backbone of rye whiskey as its foundation, this libation features the gentle sweetness of pear liqueur, the tangy brightness of cranberry juice, and a whisper of aromatic lavender syrup. Toast to the enduring principles of conservatism with each sip of this uniquely crafted concoction.
Conservative Confluence
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz pear liqueur
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/4 oz lavender-infused simple syrup
- Lavender sprig, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Lavender-Infused Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Handful of fresh lavender sprigs
Instructions
- To prepare the lavender-infused simple syrup, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add fresh lavender sprigs to the saucepan and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. Once cooled, strain out the lavender sprigs and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, combine rye whiskey, pear liqueur, cranberry juice, and lavender-infused simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender for an aromatic touch.
- Raise your glass to the conservative confluence of tradition and innovation, and savor the distinctive flavors of this thoughtfully crafted cocktail.
