Galadriel is a noble, fierce, and wise high elf in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Her compelling journey sees her go from a relentless hunter of evil to the righteous leader of Lothlorien, the realm of Elves. She is described as being the “mightiest and fairest of all the Elves,” and rightfully so.
This cocktail pays tribute to Galadriel’s indomitable spirit by pairing Broken Shed Vodka, born in a lush New Zealand wilderness, with a variety of other ingredients. Combined together, they present a shimmering honey-forward elixir with notes of earthy sage and a subtle effervescence.
It is an ideal pairing for watching Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, which is filmed on location in the countryside of New Zealand. It is currently available on Amazon Prime.
Galadriel's Elixir of Light
Equipment
- Cocktail Mixing Glass
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka
- 2 oz Honey-Vanilla Syrup
- 2.5 oz Sparkling White Wine
- 1 sprig Fresh Sage
- Berries and/or edible glitter for flair
Instructions
- Add Broken Shed Vodka and Honey-Vanilla Syrup to cocktail mixing glass
- Add ice to cocktail glass and stir till well chilled
- Strain cocktail into a rocks glass over a fresh ice
- Slap a few sage leaves and drop them into the glass
- Top with Sparkling Wine
- Garnish with a sage sprig and/or fresh berries & edible glitter
Honey-Vanilla Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Cane Sugar
- 1/4 cup Honey Sage or Wildflower
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir to incorporate
- When the mixture begins to simmer, turn off heat, and still until sugar is dissolved
- Let cool and pour syrup into an air tight container, store in the refrigerator
