Sparkling Borage Cocktail
A sparkling borage gin cocktail features delicate floral notes from edible borage flowers infused into syrup and ice.
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Instructions
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To make borage syrup, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan; stir over medium heat until dissolved and slowly boiling.
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Add 1/2 cup borage leaves and flowers, then stir.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat, steep for one hour, then strain the borage and refrigerate the syrup.
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For borage flower ice cubes, fill trays halfway with distilled water and freeze.
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Place one borage flower on each half-frozen cube, fill trays with more water, and freeze until solid.
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In a shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, borage syrup, lime juice, and ice.
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Shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Add borage flower ice cubes and top with club soda.