BY THE SCOUT GUIDE May 06, 2023

Mountain Water

“Inspired by the fresh mountain air and local botanicals, our Mountain Water cocktail is the perfect sip for any season,” says Danielle Nance, director of food and beverage at Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Yields 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ ounces botanical gin
• ¾ ounce Dolin Blanc Vermouth
• ½ ounce rosemary syrup
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons diluted honey, diluted with hot water until liquid in consistency

For the rosemary syrup

• 1 quart sugar
• 1 quart water
• Handful of rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the rosemary syrup

Combine sugar, water, and rosemary in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and cool in the refrigerator. Strain into a storage container.

For the cocktail

Add gin, vermouth, syrup, lemon juice, and honey to a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over a large format ice cube. Garnish with fresh rosemary.

Recipe courtesy of Danielle Nance of Restaurant 17. Restaurant 17 appears in The Scout Guide Greenville.



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