Sunset Serenade

Name: Sunset Serenade
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 1 oz pink grapefruit juice; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 3 strawberries; 2-3 basil leaves; to top up sparkling water; ice cubes; a thin slice of grapefruit; for garnish a small strawberry

Blissful cocktail with fresh fruits and herbal complexity

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

10%*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

10g*

Ingredients:

gin

elderflower liqueur

pink grapefruit juice

a thin slice of grapefruit

a small strawberry

AI Request:A cocktail recipe to celebrate the beginning of summer

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Sunset Serenade is a blissful cocktail designed to encapsulate the vibrant colors and invigorating spirit of early summer. This refreshing drink combines the sweetness of fresh fruits with a hint of herbal complexity, making it the perfect accompaniment to a warm summer evening. The gradual blend of colors in the drink mimics a beautiful summer sunset, promising a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Gin (preferably a floral variety) - 0.5 oz Elderflower liqueur - 1 oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice - 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz Simple syrup - 3 Fresh strawberries, muddled - 2-3 Fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish - Sparkling water to top up - Ice cubes - A thin slice of grapefruit and a small strawberry for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries and basil leaves with the simple syrup to release their flavors. 2. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh pink grapefruit juice, lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. 3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds or until the shaker feels cold to the touch. 4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with ice cubes to remove the strawberry seeds and basil remnants. 5. Gently top up the glass with sparkling water, stirring lightly to combine. 6. Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit, a small strawberry on the rim, and a basil leaf or sprig. **Glass:** Serve in a highball glass to allow the colors to shine through and provide ample room for the effervescence of the sparkling water. The Sunset Serenade is a testament to the joy of summer’s arrival, offering a tantalizing blend of flavors and aromas that invite you to relax and indulge in the moment.

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