Uranus Rising

A bright and refreshing tribute to Aquarius's ruling planet, this cocktail combines the clarity of white rum with the elevated notes of mint and elderflower. The addition of fresh citrus represents the spark of sudden inspiration, while the effervescent soda top mirrors Uranus's electric energy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Premium White Rum

  • 0.75 oz Mint-Elderflower Syrup (recipe follows)

  • 0.75 oz Fresh Citrus Blend (equal parts lemon and lime)

  • Soda Water to top

  • Garnish: Fresh mint bouquet and citrus pearls

  • Glassware: Collins glass

Mint-Elderflower Syrup:

  • 1 cup Water

  • 1 cup Sugar

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves

  • 1/4 cup Elderflower Syrup

Instructions: For the Syrup:

  1. Heat water and sugar until dissolved.

  2. Add mint leaves and remove from heat.

  3. Let steep for 20 minutes.

  4. Strain and stir in elderflower syrup.

  5. Cool completely before use.

For the Cocktail:

  1. Fill a collins glass with fresh ice.

  2. Add rum, mint-elderflower syrup, and citrus blend to a shaker.

  3. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.

  4. Double strain into the prepared glass.

  5. Top with soda water, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

  6. Garnish with a generous bouquet of fresh mint and citrus pearls.

  7. Serve with a straw.