Name: Jasmine Tea Whiskey & Stonefruit
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 24 h 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1½ oz jasmine tea-infused, milk-washed Meinel Distillery whiskey; ½ oz Empirical Stonefruit; ¾ oz lacto-fermented nectarine syrup; ½ oz lemon juice; 1 tsp Campari; 2 drops saline solution; Garnish: edible flower

Crafted by Ryan Pham, this nuanced cocktail layers floral jasmine-tea-infused, milk-washed whiskey with the rich orchard notes of Empirical Stonefruit. Tangy lacto-fermented nectarine syrup and fresh lemon juice brighten the drink, while a touch of Campari adds subtle bittersweet depth. It is a thoughtful, multifaceted serve celebrating technique and hospitality.

Ingredients

oz ml

1½ oz jasmine tea-infused, milk-washed Meinel Distillery whiskey
½ oz Empirical Stonefruit
¾ oz lacto-fermented nectarine syrup
½ oz lemon juice
1 tsp Campari
2 drops saline solution
Garnish: edible flower

Method

Add the jasmine tea-infused, milk-washed Meinel Distillery whiskey, Stonefruit, lacto-fermented nectarine syrup, lemon juice, Campari and saline solution to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake until chilled.
Double-strain into a stemmed glass.
Garnish with an edible flower.