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Red Cloud
An apricot tinged fruit martini coloured and sweetened by the pomegranate syrup.
Mix
1.5 shots of Gin
0.75 shots of Apricot Brandy
0.5 shots of Lemon Juice
0.25 shots of Grenadine
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a lemon zest twist.
Ingredient Profile
Tiny bubbles and a submerged zest in the Red Cloud cocktail.
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Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 0.75 shots of Apricot Brandy and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lemon Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon zest twist.