Don’t Call Me Shirley

Somewhere between the classic gin sipper, The Aviation Cocktail, and a sloe gin sour, lies the Don’t Call Me Shirley cocktail. The elegant Aviation was known for blending gin with Crème de Violette, Maraschino Liqueur & lemon juice. Don’t Call Me Shirley subs in the jammy PostModern Spirits Elderberry Gin Liqueur, an almost Appalachian Sloe Gin, in place of the Crème de Violette & Maraschino, and really causes the cocktail to shine. The hit of fresh citrus brings balance to the earthy nature of the liqueur, and the cocktail finishes with subtle delight.

Glass:

Coupe

Ingredients:

2 ounce PostModern Spirits Giniferous Gin
0.75 ounce PostModern Spirits Elderberry Gin Liqueur
0.5 ounce Lemon Juice

Garnish:

Cocktail Cherries

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain in to a chilled cocktail coupe.

Tasting Notes:

Bright citrus gives way to the jammy notes of the Elderberry Liqueur

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