Aurora Borealis

Name: Aurora Borealis
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1 oz gin; 1/2 oz blue curacao; 1 oz lychee liqueur; 1 oz lime juice; 2 oz sparkling water; null edible glitter; null thin slice of star fruit; null sprig of mint

Enchanting Northern Lights cocktail with exotic fruits and botanicals

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

18%*

Calories

210*

Net Carbs

17g*

Ingredients:

thin slice of star fruit

sprig of mint

AI Request:i am starting out as a mixologist on social media and need to craft a cocktail that has a sensory experience as my first post.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Imagine an enchanting night under the Northern Lights, encapsulated in a cocktail. The Aurora Borealis offers a mesmerizing visual experience with its iridescent layers, combined with a symphony of exotic fruits and botanicals that will tantalize your senses. Served in a chilled coupe glass, this drink will not only delight the palate but also create an unforgettable sensory journey. **Ingredients:** - 1 oz Gin (preferably floral, like Hendrick's or Aviation) - 1/2 oz Blue Curacao - 1 oz Lychee Liqueur - 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice - 2 oz Sparkling Water (flavored with a hint of lavender) - Edible Glitter (to mimic the shimmering lights) - Thin slice of star fruit (for garnish) - Sprig of fresh mint (for garnish) **Instructions:** 1. **Prep Your Glass:** Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. 2. **First Layer:** In a shaker filled with ice, combine gin, lychee liqueur, and lime juice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. **Pour:** Carefully strain the mixture into your chilled coupe glass. 4. **Add Sparkle:** Gently sprinkle a small pinch of edible glitter over the layer, watching it shimmer and disperse. 5. **Second Layer:** Slowly pour the Blue Curacao over the back of a spoon to float it atop the first layer, creating a dazzling gradient effect. 6. **Top It Off:** Add sparkling water gently, so as not to disturb the layers. 7. **Garnish:** Finish by placing a thin slice of star fruit on the rim and a fresh mint sprig for aroma. **Sensory Tip:** Encourage your audience to take a moment to appreciate the visual spectacle before tasting. As the drink layers mingle, watch the colors blend, reminiscent of the Northern Lights in motion. The interplay of sparkling water and the botanicals in the gin will provide a refreshing and aromatic experience. Share your creation with a slow-motion video of the glitter dispersing or the drink being layered to captivate your social media audience!

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