Velvet Garden Gimlet

A silky gin gimlet with fresh basil, rosemary, and elderflower — herbaceous and floral, with a velvety egg white finish that makes it feel like something special.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Ingredients

2 ounces gin
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce elderflower liqueur
½ ounce honey syrup (See Notes from the Bar)
2 to 3 basil leaves
Small rosemary sprig
1 egg white
Basil leaf, for garnish

Cocktail Instructions

Add gin, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, honey syrup, basil, rosemary, and egg white to a shaker.
Dry shake for 10–15 seconds to build foam.
Add ice and shake again for another 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Notes from the Bar

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honey syrup

Combine 1/4 cup honey with 1/4 cup boiling water and stir until fully dissolved. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Herb Balance

Basil brings freshness while rosemary adds depth. Keep the rosemary light so it doesn’t overpower the drink.

Egg White Foam

The dry shake is key for that silky, velvety texture. Don’t skip it if you want that smooth finish.

Honey Syrup

Using honey syrup instead of straight honey helps everything blend seamlessly. It adds a soft, rounded sweetness that works beautifully with the herbs.

Gin Choice

A clean, botanical gin complements the garden flavors without competing with them.

Mocktail Option

Skip the gin and elderflower liqueur and build with lemon, honey syrup, and a splash of sparkling water. You still get the fresh herbs and soft sweetness with a light, refreshing finish.

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Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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