Lady Washington
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 30 ml Brandy
- 15 ml Elderflower Liqueur
- 22,5 ml Fresh Grapefruit Liqueur
- 7,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 7,5 ml Honey
- 90 ml Cava (Chilled)
GARNISH:
- Grapefruit Twist
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients except cava in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Top with chilled cava.
• Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Cocktail author: Ariana Vitale.
Lately, sparkling cocktails like spritzes take bigger and bigger part on the cocktail stage. Yet sparkling wine has a much longer history with drinks like French 75 or the well-known Mimosa. Lady Washington draws inspiration from classic champagne cocktails and gives it a delicious modern twist.
Only spirit in the cocktail is brandy with dried fruit, oak and vanilla notes cutting though other ingredients, because of its relatively high alcohol content. Elderflower liqueur introduces floral dimension, pairing well with and complemented masterfully by acidity and brightness of cava. Combination of grapefruit and lemon juices, keeps the drink bright by introducing a touch of bitter tartness to the mix. Lastly, a bit of honey helps to balance the cocktail out as well as bring sweet warming flavours further expanding the floral aspect of the drink
All in all, Lady Washington is a tasty, bright and refreshing cocktail perfect for celebrations and family gatherings. If you ever have a chance and feel like having sparkling wine cocktail, I highly recommend trying it.
