The Aromatherapy

an attempt to put as much fragrant stuff in one drink as possible. this is pushing the limit and it tastes like potpurri

1.5 oz old tom gin
0.5 oz orange liqueur (Patron Citronage, courtesy of Benjamin)
0.75 oz meyer lemon juice (stolen from the firehouse around the block)
2 dashes celery bitters
1 drop lavender essential oil

shake and serve with lemon twist.

the lavender essential oil is insanely strong.

Shiso Cocktail Revisited

An improved version of the shiso celery cocktail:

1.75 oz Old Tom Gin (used Hayden's in this round)
0.75 oz St. Germain
0.5 oz Lime Juice
3 shakes Celery Bitters
2 leaves green shiso
1 inch Japanese cucumber

muddle shiso and cucumber
add st. germain, muddle more
add in lime juice, gin, celery bitters
shake