Amelia

Name: Amelia
Ingredients: 1 3/4 ounces Luksusowa potato vodka; 1 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur; 3/4 ounce Boiron blackberry puree (or make your own; see below); 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 mint sprig, for garnish; 1/4 pound fresh or frozen, thawed blackberries (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons superfine sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; (makes about 1 cup)

10 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 ounces Luksusowa potato vodka
1 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
3/4 ounce Boiron blackberry puree (or make your own; see below)
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 mint sprig, for garnish
1/4 pound fresh or frozen, thawed blackberries (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
(makes about 1 cup)

Directions

1

Pour the vodka, liqueur, puree, and juice into a mixing glass.
2

Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4

Place the mint sprig in the palm of your hand and smack it with your other hand to release the aroma.
5

Gently place the mint on the surface of the cocktail and serve.
6

Combine all ingredients in a blender.
7

Liquefy and strain through a coarse sieve.
8

Refrigerate until use.
9

Will keep for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated.
10

Dominant Flavors: blackberries with mint on the nose
11

Body: full-textured from the blackberries
12

Dryness: medium to dry
13

Complexity: medium complexity between blackberries and elderflower
14

Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: contrasting elderflower with aroma of fresh mint
15

Finish: short, dry with citrus overtones
16

Glass: cocktail