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Azalea Cocktail

A refreshing spring cocktail blending gin, fresh lemon juice, and raspberry liqueur for a bright, floral aperitif.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary Mixology
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces gin London Dry style preferred
  • 0.75 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounces raspberry or cherry liqueur
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup 1:1 ratio
  • Ice for shaking
  • Lemon twist or fresh edible flowers for garnish optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger for measuring spirits and liqueurs
  • Hawthorne or julep strainer
  • Cocktail mixing spoon or bar spoon
  • Coupe glass or martini glass
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Ice (fresh, ideally)
  • Citrus peeler or vegetable peeler

Method
 

  1. Chill your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least five minutes.
  2. Fill your cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice until it is about three-quarters full.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces of gin into the shaker using a jigger.
  4. Add 0.75 ounces of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  5. Pour in 0.5 ounces of raspberry or cherry liqueur.
  6. Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup (1:1 ratio) to balance the acidity.
  7. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the shaker becomes frosty and cold.
  8. Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it, leaving ice behind.
  9. Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, add the twist or edible flowers as garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served immediately while cold. Always use fresh lemon juice and chill the glass for optimal flavor.