Gaia’s Elixir: Drink inspired by “Earth” the Board Game

by Zaida Marrero

Earth by Maxime Tardif (Inside Up Games) is a visually stunning game that deserves a visually striking drink. Gaia’s Elixir (in reference to Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess personifying the Earth) is a refreshing and herbaceous cocktail that incorporates the colors of Earth, and its floral aspects.

This cocktail combines the refreshing flavors of gin, Elderflower liqueur, lime, orange, and mint, while the blue curaçao adds a vibrant blue hue reminiscent of the Earth’s oceans. The layered effect created by the tonic water adds visual appeal, especially when paired with the vibrant blue of the blue curaçao.The garnish of cucumber wheel and hibiscus flower adds a touch of natural beauty. 

Cheers to Earth!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 ounce blue curaçao liqueur
• 1/2 ounce Elderflower liqueur
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup *optional
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Cucumber
• Soda water
• Hibiscus flower in syrup – make simple syrup of 1:1 water to sugar and  ½ of dried hibiscus flowers.

Instructions:

1. Pour blue curaçao liqueur into a highball glass filled with fresh ice
2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle a few mint leaves to release their aroma and flavor. *You could add cucumber as an optional step.
3. Add the gin, lime juice, orange juice, elderflower liqueur and simple syrup to the shaker.
4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
5. Strain the mixture into the highball glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Add cucumber to glass
7. Top the glass with soda water to your desired level.
8. Garnish with hibiscus flower.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Game Night  Tips

• Watch this drink being done in TikTok.
• You could make this drink in a jar and mix it at time of serving. The layered effect will mostly disappear when mixing.
• Listen to our podcast Earth Board Game Dinner Party to learn about our guest’s experience before and after playing the game
• Other recipes inspired by this game are: Cornmeal cakes with berries, smoked pork over tortillas with three sister salad.

Conclusion

It is very gratifying sharing drinks and  food with friends and family and playing a game afterwards makes the experience even better. Give this recipe a try and share your experience and your inspirations too.