Chelsea McCune of Nemacolin echoes the green, rolling hills surrounding the Laurel Highlands in her cocktail, Birdie. Crafted like a wine spritzer, this cocktail brings a splendor of herbaceous, fresh, and light flavors, making it perfect for a sweet summer day.

Birdie

Ingredients

2 oz Tanqueray Gin

2 oz freshly juiced celery juice

21/2 oz St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur

Quarter of a whole lime, juiced

Moscato wine

Instructions

Pour all ingredients except Moscato wine into a shaker and with no ice, shake. Pour over ice in a wine glass and top with Moscato. Garnish with celery sprigs, a lemon wheel, and enjoy!

Want more? Match the seasonal, fresh flavors of the Birdie with a summer dish from Nemacolin Chef Kristin Butterworth:

Asparagus Tempura

Tuna Poke

Scallop Carpaccio

Salmon Tartare and Salmon Grilled Cheese

Asparagus Ravioli

Heirloom Tomato Soup

RECIPE BY CHELSEA MCCUNE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE BRYCE/ STYLING BY KEITH RECKER