Royal Refresher
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Vodka
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- 60 ml Dry Sparkling Wine (Chilled)
- 2 Cucumber Ribbons
- 8-10 Leaves of Mint
GARNISH:
- Cucumber Ribbon
- Sprig of Mint
INSTRUCTIONS:
• In a cocktail shaker muddle the cucumber ribbons.
• Add the remaining ingredients except sparkling wine.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Top with chilled sparkling wine.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber ribbon.
Cocktail author: Jean-Félix, Truffles On The Rocks.
Royal Refresher was a surprising summer discovery, at least for me. On paper it seemed like such a simple idea, almost too simple, but working wonders in reality. Tasty and refreshing to the very last drop.
Let’s start with base spirit – vodka. Crispy clean spirit, letting all other subtle flavours to come through without overpowering them, but still providing that all important boozy kick. Combination of cucumber, mint and lemon notes is a match made in heaven, when looking for something refreshing on a steaming hot day. Each ingredient subtly complements each other providing cocktail with most of its flavour. A touch of simple syrup helps to balance the drink and enables different notes to come to the forefront. Addition of sparkling wine, brings lively effervescence and subtle fruitiness to the mix. Finally, all is topped off with the fragrance of mint garnish.
All in all, this is an amazing cocktail, perfect for home cocktail enthusiasts. It does not require expensive or difficult to find ingredients, but is truly delicious.