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The Trolley Recipe

Inspired by DRAFT + TABLE
Time10m
Serves1

Malfy Blood Orange Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice + Agave Nectar Topped with Segura Viudas Brut Cava

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Top & Garnish

Optional: Simple Syrup Adjustment

Method

Prep

1

Chill glass

Place a flute or coupe in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the sparkling topping stays lively.

2

Juice lemons

If not using pre-squeezed juice, roll a lemon firmly on the counter to release juices and then measure 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon).

Mixing the Cocktail

3

Combine gin, lemon, agave

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Malfy Blood Orange Gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz agave nectar and 6 pieces of ice.

4

Shake

Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted—this chills and properly dilutes the base while aerating it for texture.

5

Strain into chilled glass

Discard the ice or water from the chilled flute/coupe and fine-strain the shaken mixture into the glass, leaving space at the top for the cava (about 1–1.5 inches).

Finish & Garnish

6

Top with cava

Gently pour 2 oz chilled Segura Viudas Brut Cava down the inside of the glass to preserve bubbles and create a layered effervescence. Pour slowly to avoid overflow.

7

Adjust sweetness (optional)

Taste quickly — if you prefer a sweeter profile, add a few drops (or up to 0.25 oz) of additional agave nectar, stir gently once with a bar spoon to integrate without flattening the bubbles.

8

Garnish

Float a blood orange wheel on top or clip a blood orange wheel to the rim and add a lemon twist for bright aromatics. Serve immediately while the cava is fizzy.