Julieta Hernandez, The Catamount Lounge

Creekwater Revival

The Creekwater Revival is a vibrant, sophisticated cocktail that perfectly balances botanical and bright flavors. With Catoctin Creek Watershed Rye Gin as its soul, this drink offers a refreshing blend of herbaceous rye gin, crisp cucumber, and tart lemon juice, brightened by a hint of orange blossom. The unexpected dusting of chili powder provides a beautiful, aromatic counterpoint, creating an experience that is at once cooling and complex. This unique, spirit-forward sipper is the ultimate gin cocktail for those seeking a refreshing, complex taste.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Catoctin Creek Watershed Rye Gin
0.5 oz triple sec liqueur
0.75 oz cucumber simple syrup*
0.75 oz of lemon juice
1 dash orange blossom water

how to prepare

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until properly chilled and diluted, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Top with a sprinkle of chili powder (like Tajín), to taste.

*Cucumber Simple Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
One half large cucumber (grated)

Simmer the water and sugar in a medium sauce pan, stirring gently until the sugar is dissolved. Then stir in the cucumber and turn off the heat. After steeping for 30 minutes, strain out the cucumber solids, transfer to a food safe sealable container, and refrigerate. Use within 2 weeks.