Pink Katydid

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Gin (Tanqueray flor de Sevilla)
- 22,5 ml Sarti Rosa
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- 3 Dashes of Grapefruit Bitters

GARNISH:
- Flower

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a flower.

Cocktail author: original Grouchy Bartender’s recipe.

My last cocktail in this year’s Sarti Rosa summer cocktail series is Pink Katydid. Laden with the variety of orange notes and with an eye-catching pink colour it is a piece of silly, playful summer in a glass.

Base of the cocktail is Tanqueray flor de Sevilla gin where traditional botanical gin notes are enriched with Seville oranges, orange blossoms and even a hint of grapefruit. This base spirit, blends very well with the fruity nature of Sarti Rosa, creating a very easily drinkable combo, that does not require a lot of modification. A couple of quick tweaks, turns this into a simple and tasty drink. Addition of lemon juice, brings tartness and freshness to the mix with a bit of simple syrup helping to balance the flavours. A few dashes of grapefruit bitters, brings the individual notes together and adds subtle complexity which makes this cocktail work.

All in all, Pink Katydid is a simple playful cocktail intended to capture summer spirit in a glass. Give it a try and have a little fun if you ever have a chance.