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Ontario 75
Autumn 2021
Locavores rejoice! This twist on a classic offers the perfect opportunity to show off homegrown ingredients such as craft gin, wild honey and sparkling wine.
Makes 1 cocktail
1 oz local gin
1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz Honey Syrup (recipe follows)
3 to 4 oz local sparkling wine
Lemon twist for garnish
Lavender or thyme sprig for garnish
1. Pour gin, lemon juice and Honey Syrup into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled. Using a julep strainer, pour into a Champagne flute or coupe. Top with sparkling wine. Rub edge of glass with lemon twist. Garnish with lavender sprig and lemon twist.
Makes 1 cocktail
HONEY SYRUP
To create honey syrup, mix equal parts honey (preferably a local floral one) and water in a small bowl or container.
