Aphrodite’s Moonlit Ambrosia

Allergens

Alcohol (Ouzo), Nuts (Mastic Liqueur may contain traces of nuts)

Ingredients

• 1. 2 oz Ouzo 2. 1 oz Mastic Liqueur 3. 1/2 oz Limoncello 4. 3 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 5. 2 oz Ginger Ale 6. Ice Cubes 7. Edible Gold Leaves (for garnish) 8. Orange Twist (for garnish) 9. Lemon Wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, and add the ouzo, mastic liqueur, limoncello, and orange juice.
2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well chilled and combined.
3. In a wine glass filled with fresh ice cubes, strain the cocktail carefully to prevent dilution.
4. Top off the drink with ginger ale, allowing it to foam gently like an eruption of stars in the night sky.
5. Delicately rest a gold leaf on the edge of the glass, as if Aphrodite's own touch has graced your creation.
6. Garnish with a delicate orange twist and a lemon wheel.

Chef’s Insight

Inspired by ancient Greek mythology and the divine taste of Aphrodite's ambrosia, this cocktail is a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and herbal notes.

Notes

This recipe calls for edible gold leaves, which can be found in specialty food stores or online. Use them sparingly due to their potent flavor and richness.