THINK PINK
I Like Your Blush
Move over, cosmopolitan: it’s time for a lighter, more floral style of pink drink. This cocktail combines the fruity notes of apricot with the floral freshness of elderflower—the perfect pairing for Sunday brunch.
1 oz (30 ml) Absolut Vodka ⅓ oz (10 ml) St Germain Elderflower Liqueur ⅓ oz (10 ml) Bols Apricot Brandy ½ oz (15 ml) cranberry juice ½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice ⅓ oz (10 ml) Simple Syrup * lemon wheel, for garnish edible rose bud, for garnish **
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, elderflower liqueur, apricot liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with lemon wheel and rose bud.
Absolut Vodka Sweden $28.99 110056
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur France $52.99 874107
Bols Apricot Brandy Netherlands $21.49 15628
* 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using. ** Edible rose buds can be found in the tea aisle of most grocery stores or in tea shops.
89
Powered by FlippingBook