House of Balloons
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 37,5 ml Vodka
- 22,5 ml Aperol
- 22,5 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 7,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 7,5 ml Honey Syrup
- Chilled Soda
GARNISH:
- Grapefruit twist.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients except soda in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Top with soda.
• Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.
Recipe author: Sean Hoard.
House of Balloons is a delightful, light summery sipper that will surely brighten your day.
Combination of bittersweet orange notes of Aperol paired with bitter sour citrus of grapefruit and lemon forms a solid fruity foundation for the cocktail while vodka provides it a proper kick. Being a rather neutral spirit, it does not overshadow the fruity citrus flavors and allows them to take center stage. An addition of honey syrup, in my opinion, is a stroke of genius. Sweet, herbal and comforting notes of honey takes this in drink in a new and interesting direction. On top of that, add a touch of effervescence of soda and you have an amazingly refreshing drink, to relax with after a busy day.