Description
A stunning layered Valentine’s cocktail featuring tart raspberry, fresh lemon, and a silky foam topper. Garnished with fresh mint and a whimsical ‘lovebug’ for a flirty, festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Raspberry vodka (Can substitute light rum)
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice (Strained)
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup (Adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 oz Raspberry liqueur (For the bottom layer)
- 1 large Egg white (Or 2 tbsp aquafaba)
- 1 slice Lemon (For garnish)
- 1 sprig Fresh mint (For garden look)
Instructions
- Rim a martini glass with sugar by dipping it in water and then granulated sugar.
- Combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice.
- Shake vigorously for thirty seconds to create a thick, stable white foam layer.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for twenty seconds to chill.
- Double-strain the mixture into the prepared glass using a fine-mesh sieve for clarity.
- Slowly pour raspberry liqueur down the inside of the glass to sink to the bottom.
- Garnish with a lemon slice, mint, raspberries, and a chocolate ladybug for the theme.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg