I Like Your Blush
Move over, cosmopolitan: it’s time for a lighter, more floral style of pink drink. This cocktail combines the fruity notes of apricot with the floral freshness of elderflower—the perfect pairing for Sunday brunch.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Absolut Vodka
⅓ oz (10 ml) St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
⅓ oz (10 ml) Bols Apricot Brandy
½ oz (15 ml) cranberry juice
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
⅓ oz (10 ml) Simple Syrup*
lemon wheel, for garnish
edible rose bud, for garnish**
* 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
** Edible rose buds can be found in the tea aisle of most grocery stores or in tea shops.
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, elderflower liqueur, apricot liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with lemon wheel and rose bud.