In this Tzatziki inspired cocktail, cucumber brings freshness to the palate, while dill evokes grassy herbal notes of early springtime. Gin is the backbone of this cocktail, but a hint of chartreuse really brings depth while whole fat Greek yogurt rounds out the flavor and texture of this cocktail.

I always get my best cocktail ideas when I’m eating. I love a good caprese salad. Oddly enough, it has all the components of what I look for in a cocktail- great acidity, herbal notes, a creamy texture and just a touch of salinity. Instead of simply infusing the ingredients into a spirit or making a syrup, I thought it would be more fun to create a more abstract vision for this drink.