Spring Fling

Spring Fling
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Fresh-squeezed grapefruit takes center stage in this spring cocktail, with floral notes of elderflower and orchid not far behind. Sweet but not sugary, this drink is an equally great kickoff to a fancy night out or an afternoon siesta. —Todd Caviness, Orlando SentinelThis recipe is by Kevin Zagin, bartender at Garp & Fuss in Winter Park, Florida. It was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
1
servings
Spring Fling recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 ounce vodka, such as st. augustine vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces st. germain elderflower liqueur, divided
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
  • petals of 1 orchid flower
  • 1 ounce egg white
  • optional garnishes: crystallized hibiscus, dehydrated lemon wheel, orchid flower
Directions
  1. Lightly chill a coupe glass and garnish with a rim of crystallized hibiscus (if available).
  2. To a cocktail shaker with ice, add 1 ounce vodka, 1 ounce St. Germain, 1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice and the petals of 1 orchid flower. Shake well. Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  3. Remove ice from the shaker and add 1 ounce egg white and 1/2 ounce St. Germain. Shake well until frothing and pour into the coupe glass. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel and an orchid flower.
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