Aurora Elixir

Name: Aurora Elixir
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 1 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.75 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 2 dashes lavender bitters; 200 ml flavored fruit juice; 2 grams sodium alginate; 5 grams calcium chloride; null distilled water

Mesmerizing cocktail with caviar-like fruit pearls

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

231*

Net Carbs

17g*

Ingredients:

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

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

**Description:** The Aurora Elixir is a mesmerizing cocktail that uses a spherification technique to create caviar-like pearls bursting with flavor. Designed to visually captivate and delight the palate, it combines elements of sweet, sour, and botanical notes to evoke images of the Northern Lights. This drink is served in a martini glass, allowing the vibrant pearls to be showcased to their full potential. **Ingredients:** 1. For the Main Cocktail: - 1.5 oz gin - 1 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes of lavender bitters 2. For the Fruit Pearls: - 200 ml flavored fruit juice (like blueberry or raspberry) - 2 grams sodium alginate - 5 grams calcium chloride - Distilled water **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Fruit Pearls:** - Mix the flavored fruit juice with the sodium alginate using an immersion blender until completely combined. - Allow the mixture to rest for 15-20 minutes to remove any air bubbles. - In a separate bowl, dissolve the calcium chloride in a liter of distilled water to create a calcium bath. - Using a dropper or syringe, gently drop the fruit juice mixture into the calcium bath to form pearls. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes, then remove them with a slotted spoon and rinse well in a bowl of distilled water. Set aside. 2. **Shake the Cocktail:** - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and lavender bitters. - Shake well until the shaker is cold to the touch. 3. **Assemble the Drink:** - Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. - Carefully spoon a few of the fruit pearls into the cocktail, allowing them to float gracefully. 4. **Garnish:** - Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender or a twist of lime zest. **Glassware:** Serve in a martini glass.

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