sea pearl

THIS MOCKTAIL RECIPE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN TOR.COM  AND WAS INSPIRED BY JOY WILLIAMS' ​THE CHANGELING
  • Honeysuckle ice 
  • 1 oz tonic water 
  • 1 1/2 c water
  • 3 juniper berries
  • 3 thin slices of cucumber
  • 1 sprig rosemary 
  • 1 strip of lemon peel
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • Pinch coriander
  • Pinch salt
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup (see recipe below)
  • Fresh mint

Prepare a small pot of honeysuckle tea and let steep until cool. Then use the tea to fill an ice mold in the shape of your choosing.
Meanwhile, prepare the syrup. Set aside to cool. Add the water to a small pot and bring the citrus peels, juniper, coriander, and salt to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add the cucumber and rosemary. Let cool then strain and discard solids. Add the syrup and 1.5 oz of the botanical mixture to a chilled rocks glass. Add the ice and top with tonic water. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. 

simple syrup

  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c water

Mix the sugar and water in a small pot, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Store in a glass bottle or jar. Keep refrigerated.​