Floral Orchard Cooler
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.50 fl oz Pressed apple juice
- 2.00 fl oz Tonic water
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first three ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Top with tonic water
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Garnish with orange zest twist
Cocktail Description
Imagine the perfect sunset sipper—a drink that captures both the crisp freshness of an orchard and the delicate sweetness of a flower garden in a single, effervescent glass.
The Floral Orchard Cooler blends the clean, subtle character of Ketel One vodka with the honeyed, pear-like notes of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, creating a sophisticated base that's both floral and refreshing. Pressed apple juice adds a natural sweetness and orchard-fresh dimension, while the tonic water brings a gentle bitterness and carbonation that lifts the entire cocktail. This beautifully balanced drink offers initial sweet apple notes followed by floral complexity and a pleasantly dry finish with each sip. It's remarkably simple to make despite its complex flavor profile—just shake, strain, and top with tonic—making it perfect for casual entertaining. The Floral Orchard Cooler shines at springtime gatherings or summer evening parties, and pairs wonderfully with light appetizers like goat cheese crostini, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or seafood dishes where its bright acidity and subtle sweetness can complement without overwhelming.
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