Infuse Your Drinks With Custard Apple For Festive Cocktails
With festive spirit in the air and festivals around the corner, it is common to look for ways that will make your get-to-gather outstanding. This is when Custard Apple can come to your rescue. This tropical fruit with a creamy, custard-like consistency and a slightly acidic flavour, has been a favourite of many and is also considered to be a cross between a strawberry and pineapple by some but what makes it special for the holiday season is its ability to blend seamlessly with drinks, ice creams, puddings, and more.
With Which Cocktails Custard Apple Mixes Well?
Custard Apples, known as Soursop are popular for their versatility, they are commonly paired with vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, honey, nutmeg, orange, pineapple, banana, and papaya.
Due to its compatibility with these foods, the most common cocktails to use custard apple are Apple Cider Mimosa, Apple Pie Cocktail, Appletini, etc.
The Best Custard Apple Infused Cocktails For Festive Season
Here are some of the best custard apple infused cocktails that you can try this festive season. You always have the option of getting creative with your creation and adding a personal touch to your favourite cocktails recipes.
Custard Apple Martini Cocktail
Ingredients
30 ml Soursop Liqueur
30 ml Gin
30 ml Vermouth Dry
100 ml Ice
Custard Apple
Instructions
Add ice to the mixing glass.
Add all the ingredients to the mixing glass.
Stir ingredients well until mixed properly.
Strain into cold glass.
Garnish with custard apple.
Graviola Lime and Soda Cocktail
Ingredients
30 ml Soursop Liqueur
15 ml Lime Juice
45 ml Soda Water
100 ml Ice
Lime Peel
Instructions
Add ice to the mixing glass.
Add soursop liqueur.
Pour in lime juice.
Top it off with soda water.
Garnish with lime peel and custard apple.
Custard Apple Margarita Cocktail
Ingredients
45ml Tequila Soursop
15ml Orange Liqueur
30ml Lemon Juice
100ml Ice
Custard Apple
Lemon
Salt
Instructions
Add ice to the shaker.
Add all ingredients with a little salt and lemon peel.
Shake all the ingredients well until mixed properly.
Salt the rim of the glass.
Strain into the same.
Garnish with lemon peel and custard apple.
Custard Apple Colada
Ingredients
30ml Soursop Liqueur
30ml Rum
30ml Coconut Cream
20ml Custard Apple Pulp
30ml Pineapple Juice
20ml Custard Apple Syrup
80ml Ice
Instructions
Add ice to a blender.
Add all ingredients to it.
Blend until the liquid turns grainy.
Pour into a glass.
Custard Apple Frappe Cocktail
Ingredients
60ml Soursop Liqueur
60ml Ice
Custard Apple
Instructions
Take a chilled glass.
Fill it with shaved ice.
Pour bols advocaat over ice.
Garnish it with custard apple.
Serving guidelines
The serving of a custard apple infused cocktail depends on the type of recipe used. Here are the general guidelines for serving.
Glassware: Serve in a martini cocktail glass, lowball glass for most cocktails, or a coupe glass for a touch of elegance.
Temperature: Chilled will be the best temperature to serve cocktails in. Mostly cocktails need to have been shaken with ice for it to be served accordingly at the desired temperature.
Rim: Rim the glass with salt or sugar as per your lining if the recipe does not specify the same.
Garnishes: Custard apple pulp and pieces, herb leaves, along with some other fruit of your choice can be used for garnish and to provide colour and flavour to your drink.
Please note that the best way to serve your custard apple infused festive cocktail depends on the particular recipe and personal preferences. Continue to experiment with numerous glassware, garnishes, as well as food pairings to find your ideal combination.
Drink responsibly. This communication is intended for audiences aged 25 and above.
