The Velvet Foxhunt Fizz
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 1.00 pinch Salt
- 2.00 fl oz Club soda
Directions
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Add all ingredients except soda to shaker with ice
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Shake vigorously
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Strain back into shaker and discard ice
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Dry shake without ice
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Fine strain into chilled highball glass with no ice
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Pour soda slowly from a height to create thick foamy head
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and discard
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Garnish with lemon wedge and Luxardo maraschino cherry
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Serve with straw
Cocktail Description
This cognac-powered twist on the classic gin fizz brings together berry sweetness, herbal complexity, and a cloud-like foam that'll make you want to take a photo before taking a sip.
The Velvet Foxhunt Fizz is a sophisticated sipper that balances the warm, grape-forward character of Hennessy cognac with the tart berry notes of sloe gin and the mysterious herbal punch of Green Chartreuse. Fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness while a touch of sugar cane syrup rounds everything out, and that signature dry shake creates a velvety foam cap that gives this drink its name. The technique requires a bit of elbow grease—you'll be shaking twice, once with ice and once without—but the payoff is a drink that looks as impressive as it tastes. This is perfect for a celebratory brunch, a spring garden party, or any time you want to show off your bartending skills without making something overly complicated. The bright citrus and berry flavors make it a natural partner for smoked salmon, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or a cheese board featuring aged Gouda and marcona almonds. It's approachable enough for anyone who enjoys a well-made sour but complex enough to keep cocktail nerds talking about the interplay between the cognac and Chartreuse.
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