Sunglow Feigenkaktus: Helles & Spritziges Englisches Cocktail
(Sunglow Prickly Pear: Bright & Zesty English Cocktail)
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100 ml Prickly pear juice
(Fresh or bottled pure prickly pear juice)
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60 ml Gin
(Choose a floral English gin if possible)
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20 ml Frischer Zitronensaft
(Frisch gepresst)
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50 ml Sprudelwasser
(Chilled for topping)
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15 ml Honigsirup
(Mix equal parts honey and warm water)
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8 pieces Eiswürfel
(For shaking and serving)
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2 pieces Zitronenscheibe
(Zur Garnierung)
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4 pieces Prickly pear fruit chunks
(Optional garnish for extra flair)
(Fresh or bottled pure prickly pear juice)
(Choose a floral English gin if possible)
(Frisch gepresst)
(Chilled for topping)
(Mix equal parts honey and warm water)
(For shaking and serving)
(Zur Garnierung)
(Optional garnish for extra flair)
Nährwerte
- Portionen: 2
- Portionsgröße: 1 cocktail glass (250ml)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.2 mg
Anweisungen
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1 - Prepare Cocktail Mix:
In a cocktail shaker, combine prickly pear juice, gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and ice cubes.
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2 - Shake Ingredients:
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and mixed.
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3 - Strain & Serve:
Strain the mixture into two chilled cocktail glasses filled halfway with fresh ice.
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4 - Top with Sparkling Water:
Top each glass with 25ml sparkling water for fizz; stir gently.
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5 - Garnish & Present:
Garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and a chunk of prickly pear fruit if desired, serve immediately.
In a cocktail shaker, combine prickly pear juice, gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and ice cubes.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and mixed.
Strain the mixture into two chilled cocktail glasses filled halfway with fresh ice.
Top each glass with 25ml sparkling water for fizz; stir gently.
Garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and a chunk of prickly pear fruit if desired, serve immediately.
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Sunglow Prickly Pear Cocktail
The Sunglow Prickly Pear is a distinctive and refreshing cocktail that showcases the vibrant and unique flavor of prickly pear—a fruit native to desert regions but brilliantly adapted to an English summer cocktail. This drink marries the subtle sweetness and melon-like taste of prickly pear juice with the floral and crisp notes of English gin, further brightened by freshly squeezed lemon juice and balanced with smooth honey syrup for sweetness without overpowering.
Using sparkling water as a top-up creates a light and effervescent finish, making this cocktail gently fizzy and perfect for warm days or elegant evening gatherings. The garnish of lemon wheels and actual prickly pear chunks offers both visual appeal and a hint to the drink’s exotic inspiration.
Prickly pear has been historically appreciated in various cultures for its nutritive and medicinal properties. Its rise as a cocktail ingredient symbolizes how global fruits can be incorporated into English cocktail traditions to refresh the palate and the experiences in mixology.
Tips for preparation include using fresh prickly pear juice where available for maximum color and flavor; good-quality, floral–profile gins complement well, and honey syrup provides natural sweetness without cloying aftertastes. Shake well to combine and chill thoroughly.
Enjoy this vibrant, sunset-colored, lightly spiked beverage as a modern English twist on fruit-forward cocktails. It’s not only pleasing to the eye but also delightful to the taste buds with a balance of sweet, tart, and botanical notes.
