Alaska CHARR - The Magazine September/October | Page 6

Cocktail Bar @THEFERMENTEDALASKAN Our Picks for September & October Cocktail... Mocktail... 4 SPRIGS OF THYME ½ CUP LAVENDER 1 CUP LOCAL HONEY 1 CUP WATER TWO CUPS CHOPPED RHUBARB TWO CUPS WILD ROSE PETALS 4 CUPS WATER 1/2 CUP FRESH LEMON JUICE VODKA OR GIN Bring the first 4 ingredients to a boil. Let it cool and then strain. Add ½ cup fresh lemon juice to the mix and bottle. Bring to medium low heat and steep for 6 hours and strain. Add a teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon to warm the soul and heal the body. You can add gin or vodka to a highball glass and pour this delicious lemonade mixture over the top of it with a splash of soda water! The beauty of this is you can add whatever you have in your garden! Sub in rosemary or basil instead of thyme and it still tastes amazing! RECIPES CHOSEN BY CARISSA