Elixir of Love
The Elixir of Love is a delightful cocktail that combines the sweetness of fruit flavors with the warmth of spirits, making it a perfect romantic drink for special occasions.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine mesh strainer
- Champagne flute or coupe glass
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka (60 ml)
- 1 oz Raspberry Liqueur (30 ml)
- 1 oz Grenadine (30 ml)
- 3 oz Champagne or Sparkling Wine (90 ml)
- Fresh Raspberries for garnish
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a champagne flute or coupe glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, raspberry liqueur, and grenadine. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the shaken mixture into the glass, filling it about halfway.
- Gently pour the champagne or sparkling wine over the mixture in the glass, allowing it to mix slightly without losing all the bubbles.
- Drop a few fresh raspberries into the drink for a touch of elegance and flavor.
- Present the Elixir of Love to your guests or enjoy it yourself!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka and raspberry liqueur with raspberry soda and omit the champagne.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less grenadine according to your taste preference.