[Recipe] A Christmas Blush by by Kate Osmillo from Raion (Manila)

Created by Kate Osmillo from Raion (Manila), the Christmas Blush is cool and refreshing at first sip, finished with a soft berry creaminess and a gentle festive spice.

Ingredients:

30 ml London Dry Gin

10 ml Bianco Vermouth

30 ml Melon–Cucumber Juice (half and half)

7.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

Pink Peppercorn (garnish)

Make the Raspberry Cream (1 serving):

60 g Whipping Cream

10 g Raspberry Syrup (equal parts raspberry juice & white sugar) or Raspberry Jam

In a chilled bowl, combine the whipping cream and raspberry syrup (or raspberry jam). Whisk gently until lightly thickened and pourable (soft cream, not stiff). Keep chilled until ready to use.

Method:

Add all cocktail ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. Throw the mixture between two tins 3–4 times to chill and aerate without over-diluting. Fine strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Carefully top with a layer of raspberry cream. Finish with a light sprinkle of pink peppercorn for aroma (optional).