Midnight Jasmine Swirl

Name: Midnight Jasmine Swirl
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.75 oz lemon juice; 0.75 oz jasmine simple syrup; 0.5 oz crme de violette; 1/4 tsp activated charcoal powder; null edible gold leaf for garnish; null ice

Sophisticated cocktail with jasmine and charcoal

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

210*

Net Carbs

17g*

Ingredients:

activated charcoal powder

edible gold leaf for garnish

ice

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

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Dive into an enchanted evening with the Midnight Jasmine Swirl, a sophisticated cocktail that combines the delicate allure of jasmine with the mysterious depths of charcoal. This cocktail showcases the art of layering and utilizes activated charcoal for a visually stunning effect, marrying both aesthetics and complex flavors in a crystal-clear coupe glass. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Gin (Preferably one with floral notes) - 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice - 0.75 oz Jasmine simple syrup (To make: simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and a handful of jasmine flowers or 1 tbsp dried jasmine for 10 minutes, then strain and cool) - 0.5 oz Crème de Violette - 1/4 tsp Activated charcoal powder - Edible gold leaf for garnish (optional) - Ice **Advanced Mixology Technique: Layering with Gravity** **Glassware:** - Crystal-clear coupe glass **Preparation:** 1. **Creating the Base:** In a shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and jasmine simple syrup with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into the coupe glass, letting it settle as the first layer. 2. **Crafting the Charcoal Layer:** In a separate shaker, combine crème de violette and activated charcoal powder with a small amount of ice. Shake until the charcoal is fully dissolved and the mixture is chilled. Carefully strain this over the back of a bar spoon right above the first layer, allowing it to gently rest on top and create a distinct black layer, showcasing a mesmerizing gradient effect from the bottom up. 3. **Garnishing:** Delicately place an edible gold leaf on the surface of the drink as a symbol of elegance and mystery, completing the Midnight Jasmine Swirl's allure. 4. **Serving:** Serve immediately, encouraging the drinker to stir the cocktail before sipping, which will swirl the layers together, creating a beautiful storm of colors and a harmonious blend of flavors. The Midnight Jasmine Swirl is more than a drink; it's an experience, inviting you on a sensory journey that is as captivating to the eye as it is indulgent to the palate. Enjoy the nuanced interplay of floral sweetness, the tartness of the lemon, and the mysterious, earthy notes introduced by the activated charcoal, all culminating in a cocktail that transcends the ordinary.

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