Playstar Recipe

Inspired by Fleur STL

Time8m

Serves1

Make Playstar Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Spirit & Fortification

2 oz gin (or vodka for a smoother profile)

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

Fruit & Sweet

1 oz fresh grapefruit juice

1 oz Pineapple juice

1/2 oz passion fruit syrup (or passion fruit puree + simple syrup)

1/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)

Brightening & Balance

1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

2 dashes orange bitters

Fizz & Finish

1 1/2 oz club soda (or sparkling water)

1 pinch edible glitter or cocktail glitter (optional for 'Playstar' shimmer)

Garnish

1 piece thin grapefruit wheel or twist

1 sprig fresh mint sprig (optional)

Method

Base Spirit & Fortification

Measure and Combine

In a shaker filled with ice, pour 2 oz gin (or vodka) and 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur.

Fruit & Sweet

Add 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz passion fruit syrup, and 0.25 oz simple syrup to the shaker with the spirits.

Brightening & Balance

Add 0.5 oz fresh lime juice and 2 dashes of orange bitters to the shaker to give acidity and depth.

Shake & Strain

Shake

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy from the fruit juices.

Prepare Glass

Fill a chilled highball or Collins glass with ice (large cubes or crushed, per preference).

Double Strain

Fine-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass to remove pulp and ice shards for a clean texture.

Fizz & Finish

Top the cocktail with 1.5 oz club soda, pouring gently to preserve effervescence. If using edible glitter, add a pinch now and stir once gently to distribute shimmer without deflating the fizz.

Garnish

Garnish with a thin grapefruit wheel or twist on the rim and an optional mint sprig slapped once to release aroma. Serve with a short cocktail stirrer/straw.