迷人的野生蕨草与浆果鸡尾酒
(Enchanting Wild Fern & Berry Cocktail)
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食材
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10 grams 新鲜野生蕨菜嫩尖
(make sure they are young and tender, avoid mature or bitter ferns)
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150 grams 混合英式浆果（黑莓、覆盆子、草莓）
(fresh or frozen berries can be used)
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100 ml 杜松酒
(a smooth London dry gin works best)
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50 ml 接骨木花糖浆
(Adds floral sweetness)
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30 ml 柠檬汁
(新鲜压榨)
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20 ml 蜂蜜糖浆
(mix honey with warm water 1:1 ratio to form syrup)
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100 ml 苏打水
(to top up and add freshness)
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1 cup 冰块
(用于上菜)
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6 grams 新鲜薄荷叶
(用于装饰)
(make sure they are young and tender, avoid mature or bitter ferns)
(fresh or frozen berries can be used)
(a smooth London dry gin works best)
(Adds floral sweetness)
(新鲜压榨)
(mix honey with warm water 1:1 ratio to form syrup)
(to top up and add freshness)
(用于上菜)
(用于装饰)
营养
- 份量: 2
- 每份大小: 1杯 (250ml)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.8 mg
制作步骤
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1 - Prepare the Fern Infusion:
Rinse the fresh wild fern tips gently. Add them to 150 ml hot (not boiling) water and steep for 5 minutes to extract their delicate floral and green notes. Strain and reserve the fern infusion.
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2 - Muddle the Berries:
Place the mixed berries into a sturdy glass or shaker and gently muddle them to release their juices but not pulverize completely.
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3 - Combine Ingredients:
Add the gin, elderflower cordial, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup (if using) into the muddled berries. Pour in 100 ml of the cooled fern infusion. Add ice cubes.
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4 - Shake and Strain:
Shake the mixture vigorously for 20 seconds to blend flavors and chill. Strain into two chilled glasses filled halfway with ice.
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5 - Top and Garnish:
Top each glass with soda water to add effervescence. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole berries for visual appeal.
Rinse the fresh wild fern tips gently. Add them to 150 ml hot (not boiling) water and steep for 5 minutes to extract their delicate floral and green notes. Strain and reserve the fern infusion.
Place the mixed berries into a sturdy glass or shaker and gently muddle them to release their juices but not pulverize completely.
Add the gin, elderflower cordial, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup (if using) into the muddled berries. Pour in 100 ml of the cooled fern infusion. Add ice cubes.
Shake the mixture vigorously for 20 seconds to blend flavors and chill. Strain into two chilled glasses filled halfway with ice.
Top each glass with soda water to add effervescence. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole berries for visual appeal.
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Wild Fern & Berry Euphoria
The "Wild Fern & Berry Euphoria" is an inventive cocktail celebrating English flora and native berries, embodying nature's wild side with a sophisticated twist. Using tender young fern tips, which offer a rare floral and subtly grassy aromatic profile, this drink crafts a fusion of woodland flavors rarely found in typical cocktails. The infusion of these edible ferns connects us to the enchanting British countryside where foraging and appreciation of local flora are cultural traditions.
Berries such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries bring not only intense color but also a natural balance of sweet and tart notes that awaken the palate. Combining these with a classic London dry gin—a spirit long tied to British identity—and floral elderflower cordial further enhances the botanical complexity and sweetness without overwhelming the herbal fern essence. "Euphoria" captures the uplifting sensory experience this cocktail aims to evoke.
Lightly sweetened with honey syrup, freshly balanced with lemon juice, and brightened by soda water's sparkle, the recipe walks a fine line between refreshing summer drink and sophisticated botanical elixir. The optional mint garnish complements the fern's fresh green aroma while bringing a cooling aftertaste.
This cocktail is best suited for garden parties, alfresco dining, or quiet evenings when one might wish a drink that transcends the conventional. My personal thoughts on this recipe highlight the innovation of incorporating a wild plant ingredient—an homage to historical botanical uses in English herbalism—and combining it seamlessly with modern cocktail culture.
To ensure safety, only young fern tips should be used, avoiding mature or inedible fern varieties. When foraging, proper identification is vital. The drink also works well as an alcohol-free version by omitting gin and slightly increasing the fern infusion and elderflower cordial.
In conclusion, "Wild Fern & Berry Euphoria" offers an imaginative journey through taste and cultural connection, showcasing the bounty of English wild landscapes in a glass. It encourages drinkers to think beyond traditional mixers and celebrate innovative, nature-inspired cocktails that tell a story with every sip.
