Cardinal Air

A bright, sparkling cocktail that captures Libra's airy essence through floral and citrus notes. The rose-hibiscus syrup represents Venus's ruling influence, while the prosecco float adds the effervescence of this cardinal air sign.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz gin (London Dry style recommended)

  • 1 oz rose-hibiscus syrup*

  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

  • Prosecco to top

  • Dried rose petals for garnish

  • Coupe glass

  1. Instructions:

    1. Combine gin, rose-hibiscus syrup, and lemon juice in a shaking tin

    2. Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    3. Double strain into a chilled coupe

    4. Top with prosecco

    5. Garnish with dried rose petals

  2. *Rose-Hibiscus Syrup:

    1. Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers, 2 tbsp dried rose petals

    2. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves

    3. Let steep 30 minutes, strain, store refrigerated up to 2 weeks