Chamomile, Rosemary, Elderflower

Chamomile, elderflower, and rosemary. Soft, floral, and low-alcohol. Chamomile is usually treated as something secondary, more often found in tea than used as a central ingredient. Here, it forms the base of the drink.

Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

20ml St-Germain

40ml rosemary-infused vermouth

30ml chamomile reduction

30ml fresh lemon juice

30ml aquafaba or egg white

Chamomile reduction:

2 chamomile tea bags

100ml filtered water

50g caster sugar

Rosemary vermouth:

100ml vermouth

1 sprig rosemary

Preparation

Add the rosemary to the vermouth in a sealed container and leave to infuse at room temperature for 4–6 hours. Taste periodically to avoid overpowering the vermouth, then strain before use.

Prepare a strong chamomile tea and combine with sugar in a saucepan in equal parts. Gently heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, then allow to cool before use.

Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and shake to aerate.

Add ice and shake again until well chilled, then fine strain into a highball glass over cubed ice.

Allow the foam to settle slightly, then garnish with a rosemary sprig and seasonal edible flowers. Serve immediately.