Summertime Sadness

Summertime Sadness is a floral-forward gin cocktail with a moody name and bright, elegant flavors. Featuring navy strength gin, elderflower liqueur, yellow Chartreuse, lemon, and lavender syrup, this one delivers a beautifully perfumed balance of sweet and tart — like a summer sunset in a glass.

Lavender and elderflower provide soft, fragrant highs, while the yellow Chartreuse adds an herbal backbone that keeps things interesting. Created with Bosun’s Navy Strength Gin from Holystone Distilling, this drink is delicate but definitely not shy.

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Summertime Sadness

A floral and refined prohibition-style cocktail featuring navy-strength gin, elderflower liqueur, and Yellow Chartreuse. Inspired by a visit to Holystone Distilling, this elegant sipper channels Art Deco vibes with a lavender-laced twist. Refreshing and complex, it’s perfect for warm evenings, fancy glassware, and jazz on the patio.

Author: TJOD

Ingredients

• 2 oz Navy Strength Gin
• 0.75 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse
• 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.25 oz Lavender Syrup

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
• Shake well until chilled.
• Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
• Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel.

Notes

Inspired by the Art Deco aesthetic and a trip to Holystone Distilling, this cocktail pairs strong gin with soft florals and citrus.
Yellow Chartreuse brings a subtle herbal depth that ties everything together.
Elegant, balanced, and perfect for late summer sipping.

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