Aurora Cascade

Name: Aurora Cascade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1 oz gin; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.5 oz blue curaao; 1 oz lemon juice; 1 oz cranberry juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 2 oz tonic water; 1 dash edible glitter; null ice cubes

Mesmerizing cocktail inspired by the northern lights

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

10%*

Calories

190*

Net Carbs

17g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:A cocktail recipes that uses an advanced mixology technique

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Aurora Cascade is a mesmerizing cocktail that captures the essence of the northern lights through a dynamic visual presentation. This cocktail utilizes molecular mixology to create a layered effect that gradually blends as you sip, offering an evolving taste experience. It's a perfect conversation starter with its vibrant colors and shifting flavors. Ingredients: - 1 oz gin - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.5 oz blue curaçao - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 1 oz cranberry juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 oz tonic water - 1 dash of edible glitter (optional for extra shimmer) - Ice cubes Instructions: 1. Begin by preparing the layered effect using a technique called spherification. For this, you will need sodium alginate and calcium lactate, which can be found in most molecular gastronomy kits. 2. In a bowl, mix 0.5 grams of sodium alginate with 100 ml of water using a hand blender to create the sodium alginate bath. Let it sit for 15 minutes to remove any bubbles. 3. In a separate bowl, mix 1 gram of calcium lactate with 100 ml of water. This will be used to turn part of the cocktail into spheres. 4. In a shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a dash of edible glitter. Shake with ice and strain into a mixing glass, then set aside. 5. Pour blue curaçao into the sodium alginate bath to form small spheres, then transfer them into a clean bowl of water to rinse. 6. In a highball glass filled with ice, layer the cranberry juice at the bottom. Slowly layer the gin mixture on top using a spoon to help keep the layers distinct. 7. Add tonic water on top for effervescence. 8. Gently drop the blue curaçao spheres into the glass for the cascading aurora effect. Glassware: Serve in a highball glass. Enjoy the Aurora Cascade as the colors and flavors in the glass transform, creating a dynamic drinking experience inspired by the beauty of the aurora borealis.

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