Liteplay Recipe

Inspired by Fleur STL

Time10m

Serves1

Make Liteplay Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

2 oz vodka

1/2 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)

3/4 oz fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)

Sparkle & Color

2 oz club soda (cold)

1 oz sparkling rosé (optional for a pink lift)

1/4 oz grenadine (for a gentle pink gradient)

Garnish

1 piece lemon wheel

1 piece fresh mint sprig

1 cup ice

Method

Cocktail Base

Combine base ingredients

Add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup), secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the contents are well chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain

Fine-strain the shaken mixture into a chilled Collins or highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice.

Sparkle & Color

Add sparkling elements

Pour 2 oz cold club soda gently over the back of a spoon into the glass to retain some effervescence and layering. If using, add 1 oz sparkling rosé slowly to produce a subtle pink hue.

Create gradient

Pour 0.25 oz grenadine slowly down the inside of the glass near the rim so it sinks slightly and creates a soft gradient/pink blossom effect toward the bottom.

Give the drink a very gentle stir (1–2 turns) to integrate the sparkle without losing the layered look.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish the rim with a lemon wheel and tuck a fresh mint sprig beside it. Optionally slap the mint lightly between your palms first to release aromatics.

Serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick. The Liteplay is meant to be light, effervescent and slightly floral with a pretty pink gradient—enjoy responsibly.