The highly anticipated first movie of the Hobbit trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, opens on December 14th.

While Hobbits are typically known for favoring their ales and meads, might we suggest that you try something a little more adventurous, in the hopes that you will be unexpectedly delighted?

Try the the Shire Flower, which is sure to transport you right into the Shire, without even having to leave your seat.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Purity Vodka
• 3/8 oz. Elderflower liqueur
• 3/8 oz. Lemon juice
• 1 bar spoon apricot preserves

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until ice cold. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with small, white flowers.

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