Lionheart
The Lionheart cocktail, made with gin, zesty lemon juice, and velvety blood orange purée, is full of personality. A touch of sugar syrup softens the edges, while a whisper of bitter liqueur enhances the flavour. Shaken with egg white, it streams smoothly and majestically, topped with velvety foam.
Ingredients
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- 20mL gin
- 10mL bitter liqueur
- 15mL blood orange purée
- 15mL fresh lemon juice
- 10mL sugar syrup
- 15mL egg white
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Combine gin, bitter liqueur, blood orange purée, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white in a shaker. Shake without ice for 15 seconds to get a stable foam.
- Step 2
Add fresh ice to the shaker and shake briskly for an additional 10-12 seconds to cool the drink and improve its texture.
- Step 3
Double-strain the liquid into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove ice shards and achieve a velvety texture.
- Step 4
Allow the froth to settle for a few seconds before garnishing with a few drops of bitters or a blood orange zest twist for added visual appeal. Serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Choose a high-quality blood orange purée with no added sugar for natural sweetness and a deep hue that characterises the Lionheart cocktail's distinctive appearance and balance.
Preparation Tip 2
Choose a botanical-forward gin to balance out the citrus and bitter flavours, increasing the drink's depth without dominating its fruity and smooth profile.
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