Crafting Magic in a Glass:

The Tale of Dragon's Bloom Elixir

By Thyla Arden

Legend tells of a dragon captivated by the blossoms of an otherworldly garden, imparting its mystical touch upon this elixir. However, shadows weave a different tale—a narrative where a necromancer's magic adds unspoken depth. The Dragon's Bloom Elixir affirms the entwined magic of creativity and the supernatural.

Ingredients:

  • ¾  oz elderflower liqueur

  • 1 oz absinthe

  • ¾  oz Lillet Rosé

  • ¾ oz Cocchi Americano

  • ½  oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • Dash of Flora Andorra Hendrick’s Gin

Garnish: Edible flower, because we're whimsically fancy!

Instructions:

Pre-chill the glass and give it a coat of the Gin charm. Shake up the magic in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the enchanting elixir into the gin-rinsed coupe glass. Sip and savor the balanced dance of flavors while soaking in the mystical aroma. Cheers to fanciness! 

The Story:

It all began when two Supreme Creatives were drawn by an unseen force in the garden, gathered under the spell of inspiration. Amidst the alchemy of the night, elderflower liqueur, absinthe, Lillet Rose, Flora Andorra Hendrick’s Gin, syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice converged, forming the foundation of this elixir.

In a ritualistic dance, the creatives shook up the magic in a cocktail shaker with ice. The chill of the ice melded with the warmth of creativity, creating a blend promising extraordinary flavor. Unbeknownst to them, the necromancer's ethereal touch added elusive depth, infusing a hint of the supernatural.

The coupe glass, pre-chilled and coated with Flora Andorra Hendrick’s Gin, awaited the elixir. As the elixir strained into the glass, it embraced the floral aromatic charm of the gin, transcending the ordinary. The aroma filled the air, summoning the dragon. The necromancer's shadowy energy lingered, adding an undertone of mystery to the elixir's journey.

A garnish of an edible flower was the final touch, a nod to the fanciful nature of this elixir.

As the first sips of the Dragon's Bloom Elixir touched their lips, the elixir revealed its dual nature—the dragon's enchanting touch and the necromancer's silent whisper, entwined in a delicate dance.

The two supreme creatives, now unwitting collaborators in the unseen tale. Their creation, now a living embodiment of both the dragon's allure and the necromancer's depth, transcended the realms. The coupe glass, once a vessel for elixir, now held a story etched in every sip—a narrative where the magical and the supernatural intertwined.

As the final notes of the elixir's symphony lingered in the air, the legend continued to evolve. The Dragon's Bloom Elixir became not just an affirmation to the intertwined magic of creativity and the supernatural but also to the shared journey of those venturing into the alchemy of the unknown.