Golden Hour Spritz

Name: Golden Hour Spritz
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz aperol; 1 oz elderflower liqueur eg stgermain; 1 oz rosemarygrapefruit syrup homemade; 2 oz prosecco; 2 oz soda water; null rosemary sprig; null grapefruit slice for garnish; null edible gold flakes optional for garnish; null dry ice optional for a theatrical smoke effect; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 grapefruit zest and juice; 1 sprig rosemary

Elegant and refreshing aperitif cocktail with complex flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Unknown*

Calories

Unknown*

Net Carbs

Unknown*

Ingredients:

aperol

elderflower liqueur eg stgermain

rosemarygrapefruit syrup homemade

prosecco

soda water

rosemary sprig

grapefruit slice for garnish

edible gold flakes optional for garnish

dry ice optional for a theatrical smoke effect

granulated sugar

water

grapefruit zest and juice

rosemary

AI Request:an original cocktail. use advanced bartending skills. use aperol. for appetizer

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Golden Hour Spritz is an elegant and refreshing aperitif cocktail designed to whet the appetite with its complex, bittersweet flavors and effervescence. It features Aperol as a key ingredient, but is layered with additional depths from a house-made rosemary-grapefruit syrup and a splash of elderflower liqueur. The cocktail is artfully crafted using advanced mixology techniques, including a technique for creating a rosemary smoke bubble to encapsulate the drink for an aromatic presentation. Ingredients: - 1 1/2 oz Aperol - 1 oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain) - 1 oz Rosemary-Grapefruit syrup (homemade) - 2 oz Prosecco - 2 oz Soda water - Fresh rosemary sprig - Fresh grapefruit slice (for garnish) - Edible gold flakes (optional, for garnish) - Dry ice (optional, for a theatrical smoke effect) Rosemary-Grapefruit Syrup: - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup water - 1 grapefruit (zest and juice) - 1 sprig of fresh rosemary To make Rosemary-Grapefruit syrup: 1. Combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. 2. Add the zest of one grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary. 3. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Remove from heat, and add the juice of the grapefruit. 5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids. Allow cooling before use. Cocktail Preparation: 1. In a mixing glass, combine Aperol, elderflower liqueur, and rosemary-grapefruit syrup with ice. 2. Stir gently to chill. 3. Strain into a chilled wine glass or a large stemless glass over fresh ice, preferably a single large ice cube or sphere. 4. Top with Prosecco and soda water. 5. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a thin slice of grapefruit. Sprinkle with edible gold flakes if desired. 6. Optionally, add a small piece of dry ice to create a misty effect (only if properly trained in handling dry ice). 7. For the rosemary smoke bubble, light the end of a dried rosemary sprig and capture the smoke in a bubble over the drink for an aromatic surprise. Use a bubble solution combined with smoke from the smoldering rosemary sprig, and gently place it over the top of the cocktail using a bubble wand or straw. Serve immediately and instruct the guest to burst the bubble before sipping to release the fragrant rosemary aroma, adding a sensorial depth to the sipping experience. The Golden Hour Spritz pairs beautifully with appetizers such

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