Apollo's Pursuit

Name: Apollo's Pursuit
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.75 oz lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup; 2-3 basil leaves; 2 oz prosecco; null garnish a small sprig of laurel bay leaf and a lemon twist

Mythological cocktail with floral, herbal, and citrus notes

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

11g*

Ingredients:

garnish a small sprig of laurel bay leaf and a lemon twist

AI Request:a signature cocktail based on apollo and daphne's myth

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

This cocktail is inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne, capturing the essence of divine pursuit, transformation, and the bittersweet outcome of their story. It's a blend of bold and contrasting flavors, symbolizing Apollo’s unyielding desire and Daphne’s bid for freedom. Served in a chilled coupe glass to represent the elegance of Greek mythology, this cocktail is a captivating mix of floral, herbal, and citrus notes, with a sparkling finish, reminiscent of Daphne’s transformation into a laurel tree. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Gin (representing Apollo, as a nod to the spirit's botanical qualities) - 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur (symbolizing Daphne, with its floral notes) - 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice (for a touch of sharpness and brightness, depicting the complexity of their tale) - 0.5 oz Honey syrup (homage to the sweetness of the myth) - 2-3 Fresh basil leaves (representing the laurel tree Daphne became) - 2 oz Prosecco (to add a divine sparkle) - Garnish: A small sprig of laurel (bay leaf) and a lemon twist Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the basil leaves gently with the honey syrup and lemon juice to release the flavors. 2. Add gin and elderflower liqueur to the shaker. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Top with Prosecco to add effervescence. 6. Garnish with a sprig of laurel (bay leaf) and a lemon twist, elegantly draped over the rim of the glass. Apollo's Pursuit is a cocktail that invites drinkers on a mythological journey, blending the narrative of Apollo and Daphne with a taste experience that is both refreshing and profound. Each sip reveals layers of flavor, much like the layers of their story, making it a signature drink that’s as memorable as the myth itself.

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