Be You

 

A refined & sophisticated low ABV Mindful Cocktail inspired by Coco Chanel to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Low Alcohol 3%ABV

recipe

Ingredients
- 25ml | 1oz Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso*
- 10ml | 0.5oz red wine reduction
- 25ml | 1oz Champagne
- Top up with London Essence Rhubarb and Cardamon Soda

Technique
Build

Glass
Rocks Glass

Garnish
Rose petal

Method
Put a big block of ice in your rocks glass and add all of the ingredients but the soda. Top up with London Essence Rhubarb and Cardamon Soda. Garnish with a red rose petal.

RAISE YOUR GLASS AND SAY SANTÉ!

Home-Made Ingredients

Wine Reduction:

  1. Pour a 500ml bottle of a good quality red wine into a pan.

  2. Peel the zest of half a grapefruit and add it to the pan.

  3. Chop one stick of Rhubarb and add it.

  4. Add 8 pink peppercorns, 1 star anise, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp of honey.

  5. Simmer the mixture at medium temperature for 30min.

Notes & Favourite Flavours

Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso* is a rich mouthful of flavours with blood orange and vanilla taking the lead, reminiscent of an aromatic vermouth.

London Essence Company makes a range of beautifully crafted tonic waters and sodas, natural and all low in sugar.

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