Ooh La La (Mojito Inspired Elderflower Cocktail from DCL)
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Ooh La La (Mojito Inspired Elderflower Cocktail from DCL)
Description
The cocktail starts by placing two to three black cherries in the serving glass. Lime wedges and mint leaves are muddled together to extract lime juice and mint oils, which form the base flavor profile. Next, white rum and elderflower liqueur (St. Germain) are added to the shaker with ice and shaken to chill and blend the ingredients. The contents are strained finely into the glass to remove pulp and mint bits, maintaining a smooth texture. The cocktail is topped with cold seltzer to add light carbonation and balance the sweetness and acidity.
The use of elderflower liqueur introduces a floral note unlike traditional mojitos. Black cherry garnish and any syrup settled at the bottom can be gently stirred for added richness. This cocktail is suitable for summer refreshment or as a refined alternative in social gatherings.
Adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally if using larger glasses to preserve the cocktail's balance. High-quality cherries such as Filthy or Luxardo brands enhance the authentic flavor and appearance.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 black cherries Filthy or Luxardo brands are both good, in syrup
- 3 lime from a lime cut into 8 wedges, wedges
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- 1 ½ ounces white rum Bacardi brand
- ½ ounce elderflower liqueur St. Germain brand
- seltzer water to top off, cold
Instructions
- Place cherry garnish into cocktail glass.
- Muddle together the lime wedges and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Add Bacardi, St. Germain, ice, and shake well.
- Strain through a small fine mesh sieve into the cocktail glass to remove lime pulp and bits of mint leaves. If there is any cherry syrup settled in the bottom of the glass, give it a little stir to dissolve. Top off with seltzer water. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient amounts if using cocktail glasses significantly larger than 7½ ounces to maintain balanced flavor.
- Use Filthy or Luxardo cherries for garnish to provide authentic flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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