Superior Swallow
2 oz calendula-infused vodka*
1 oz myrtle-crowberry simple syrup**
1/2 oz lime juice
4-5 drops barberry tincture***
3 oz cranberry juice
Pinch of blue edible glitter
Tonic
Combine vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry juice, and glitter into a shaker. Shake and then strain liquid into glass. Add tonic, then top with barberry tincture.
*combine ~2tbsp dried or fresh calendula petals and ~4oz of your favourite vodka in a jar. Let sit for 4-5 days, shaking occasionally.
**combine ½ c water and ½ c sugar in a small saucepan. Add 1-2 tablespoons dried myrtle leaves and ~1 tbsp crowberry jam. Heat on medium-high until sugar is dissolved, then turn off heat and let it sit covered for a few hours. I got the crowberry jam from Urta Islandica, along with some other lovely treats. They ship internationally!
***start with around 2oz of 151 proof spirit and add 1-2 tbsp dried barberry. Let it infuse for 2-3 weeks, shaking daily. Strain, bottle, and done!
I have no idea how I managed to get this colour from the ingredients, but I was so excited about it! Once again taking creative license with the fauna, and using cranberry juice for drowner brain. Enjoy! xx