Eternal Ember Cocktail

A Signature Cocktail created for George & Daryl's Wedding

Wedding Details

Couple's Names: George & Daryl

Wedding Theme: Forever Orange

Wedding Colors: Ivory Navy Orange

Description

The Eternal Ember Cocktail is a vibrant and romantic elixir that captures the essence of George and Daryl's 'Forever Orange' theme, represented in its radiant hues of ivory, navy, and orange. This cocktail embodies the couple's bright futures together with a harmonious blend of floral and citrus notes, reflecting their shared love for adventures and endless laughter. The effervescent prosecco float adds a celebratory sparkle, symbolizing their joyous union, while the touch of orange blossom water and star anise garnish provide an aromatic elegance, capturing the eternal glow of passionate love.

Ingredients

2 oz Premium gin

1 oz Aperol

0.5 oz Orange curaçao

0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice

2 dashes Orange blossom water

1 oz (to top) Prosecco

garnish Orange peel twist

1 piece (garnish) Star anise

Instructions

1. Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water, then set aside.

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, Aperol, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and orange blossom water.

3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to ensure the mixture is well-chilled.

4. Discard the ice water from the chilled martini glass.

5. Double strain the cocktail into the glass to ensure a smooth, silky texture.

6. Slowly pour the prosecco over the back of a spoon to create a gentle float atop the cocktail.

7. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a single star anise for a touch of elegance.