Eclipse Martini

Name: Eclipse Martini
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 3/4 oz homemade hibiscus and black tea syrup; 1/2 oz lemon juice; dash orange bitters; for garnish edible gold dust; for garnish orange twist; 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers; 1/4 cup loose black tea leaves; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup granulated sugar

Enigmatic twist on classic martini with hibiscus and black tea

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Unknown*

Calories

Unknown*

Net Carbs

Unknown*

Ingredients:

gin

homemade hibiscus and black tea syrup

AI Request:A martini with a substitute for vermouth

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

An enigmatic twist on the classic martini, the Eclipse Martini eschews traditional vermouth for a more exotic and tantalizing substitute - a homemade hibiscus and black tea syrup. This substitution offers a complex floral and tannic profile that balances perfectly with the botanicals of gin, while also giving the drink a captivating deep red hue reminiscent of a lunar eclipse. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin (a London Dry Gin would complement nicely) - 3/4 oz Homemade Hibiscus and Black Tea Syrup (recipe follows) - 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - A dash of Orange Bitters - Edible Gold Dust (for garnish) - Orange twist (for garnish) Hibiscus and Black Tea Syrup: - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers - 1/4 cup loose black tea leaves - 1 cup boiling water - 1 cup granulated sugar Instructions for Hibiscus and Black Tea Syrup: 1. Combine hibiscus flowers and black tea leaves with boiling water. Let them steep for 15 minutes. 2. Strain the infusion to remove solid particles. 3. Add sugar to the tea infusion and heat over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. 4. Allow the syrup to cool down, then transfer to a clean bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Cocktail Preparation: 1. Fill a mixing glass with ice. 2. Add the gin, hibiscus and black tea syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of orange bitters. 3. Stir well until the mixture is chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled martini glass. 5. Sprinkle a pinch of edible gold dust over the surface of the drink to create a shimmering effect. 6. Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink, run the peel around the rim, and then delicately place it into the martini. Glass Type: - Serve in a classic martini glass to exhibit the captivating colors and to maintain the traditional martini elegance. The Eclipse Martini offers a modern and sophisticated take on the timeless martini, perfect for an evening of intrigue or a stylish celebration.

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