Flame of Love

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 75 ml Vodka
- 22,5 ml Fino Sherry
- 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters
- Flamed Orange Peel

GARNISH:
- Orange Twist
- Dried Rose Bud

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing glass.
• Add ice and stir for 30-45 sec. or approx. 60 revolutions.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Express a flamed orange peel over the top.
• Garnish with an orange twist and a dried rose bud.

Cocktail author: adapted from Pepe Ruiz.

What better cocktail to celebrate The Valentine‘s day than intriguingly named The Flame of Love. Originally made for “The King of Cool”, Dean Martin, this cocktail will sure start sparks flying. Full of strong spirit and with the theatrical flamed orange garnish it is a cocktail with a neutral flavour profile, sure to please many (especially if you are into boozy stir-down cocktails).

Base of the cocktail is formed by Vodka, a neutral spirit, providing that signature burn, so suitable for this cocktail. Fino sherry, brings a touch of fresh salinity combined with notes of Mediterranean herbs and almonds. Orange bitters add a delicate citrusy touch combined with delicious aromatics. Flamed orange zest accentuates these notes while at the same time contributing the all-important element of freshness to the mix.

All in all, Flame of Love is quite neutral cocktail. Choice of vodka as a base spirit ensures, that delicate flavours of fino sherry are not lost, but take centre stage, subtly enriched by the aromatic component. Great cocktail for true vodka lovers.

Source material:
https://punchdrink.com/recipes/flame-of-love/