Aurora Overture

Name: Aurora Overture
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.75 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 1 oz cucumber water; 2 oz tonic water; null spheres of midori liqueur prepared in advance using spherification technique; null edible glitter for garnish

A visually stunning cocktail inspired by the northern lights

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

10%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

15g*

Ingredients:

spheres of midori liqueur prepared in advance using spherification technique

edible glitter for garnish

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

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Aurora Overture is a visually stunning cocktail that captures the beauty of the northern lights in a glass. This drink combines advanced mixology techniques with vivid colors to create a mesmerizing experience both in terms of appearance and flavor. Using a technique called "spherification," this cocktail features delicate spheres of fruit-flavored liqueur that burst in your mouth for an unforgettable sensation. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz gin - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.75 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 1 oz cucumber water - 2 oz tonic water - Spheres of Midori liqueur (prepared in advance using spherification technique) - Edible glitter for garnish Instructions: 1. Begin by preparing the Midori spheres using the spherification technique. Combine 1 cup Midori liqueur with 1 gram sodium alginate. Blend until fully dissolved, then let it rest for 30 minutes to remove air bubbles. 2. Create a calcium chloride bath by dissolving 1 teaspoon of calcium chloride in 4 cups of cold water. 3. Using a syringe or dropper, gently release drops of the Midori mixture into the calcium chloride bath to form small spheres. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes, then remove and rinse them in a bowl of clean water. Set aside. 4. Shake gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and cucumber water with ice in a cocktail shaker. 5. Strain the mix into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice. 6. Top with tonic water, gently stirring to combine. 7. Carefully add a spoonful of the prepared Midori spheres into the drink. 8. Garnish with a sprinkle of edible glitter for a shimmering aurora effect. Serve in a tall Collins glass.

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