In the limelight this week are Berry-Infused Cocktails.
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or cranberries can all take a cocktail to the next level.
These natural sweeteners when mixed with alcohol can actually provide you with your daily dose of antioxidants.
Take advantage of berry season with these sweet drinks!
LPM Club
Created by LPM Restaurant and Bar Miami, Brickell
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 oz Tanqueray Ten Gin
- 1/2 oz St-Germain
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 3 bsp Sugar Syrup
- 1 Egg White (if you want to make it vegan you can use 0.75 oz methylcellulose solution*)
- 6 fresh Raspberries muddled
- 3 leaves fresh Basil (for garnish)
Preparation: Pour all the ingredients into a shaker, muddle gently for 5 seconds. Dry shake, and then shake with ice for 7 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupette glass, garnish with a basil leaf in the center and a touch of fresh ground black pepper.
*Methylcellulose solution: mix 40 g of F50 formula of methylcellulose powder with 1.5 L of warm water, whisk well, and let it sit for an hour.
Toki Can
Created by Sushi Garage CocoWalk, Coconut Grove
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Santori Toki
- 3/4 oz CHAMBOR
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 Fresh Blackberries
- Fresh Mint
- Topped with Cranberry Juice
- Fresh Mint and 1 blackberry (for garnish)
Preparation: In a shaking glass, muddle mint leaves and blackberries. Add simple syrup, whiskey, and stir. Add cranberry juice and ice and shake well. Strain mix into a glass over ice and garnish with a mint sprig and a blackberry.
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Source: Mixology News
