Flying Tigre Coctel
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.75 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This sophisticated pink-hued sipper takes the classic Daisy template and gives it a delightful gin-forward spin with just enough rum to keep things interesting.
The Pink Gin Daisy combines London dry gin with white rum, creating a spirit base that's both botanical and clean, while real grenadine adds pomegranate sweetness and that gorgeous blush color. Sugar cane syrup rounds out the sweetness, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters provide aromatic complexity and depth. The result tastes bright and balanced, with juniper notes dancing alongside tropical rum character, all wrapped in a gently sweet, subtly spiced package. It's refreshing without being cloying, strong without being harsh.
This cocktail shines as a pre-dinner aperitif or a sophisticated happy hour choice, especially when you want something that looks as good as it tastes. Making it requires only basic shaking technique and fine straining, so it's accessible for home bartenders who can measure accurately and shake with confidence. The orange zest twist adds a citrus perfume that ties everything together beautifully. Pair it with light appetizers like shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon canapés, or oysters—anything that won't overwhelm the drink's delicate balance but will complement its fruity, botanical notes.
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