Mavis's Midnight Sparkle
This elegant gin sour, with a touch of blackberry liqueur and a sparkling wine float, is exactly what Mavis would sip while dreaming of adventure beyond the hotel walls.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Crème de Mûre
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Dry sparkling wine (e.g., Prosecco or Cava)
Instructions
- Combine gin, lemon juice, crème de mûre, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Top with dry sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a fresh blackberry.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist, fresh blackberry
History
A vibrant riff on a classic sour, this drink incorporates gin and lemon, adding the rich, deep fruitiness of crème de mûre, much like a Bramble. The sparkling wine float lifts the profile, making it a celebratory and visually striking drink fit for any monster's ball.