Aphrodite's Weakness Recipe

Rinse with rosewater

Pour 1 teaspoon of rosewater into the chilled coupe or martini glass. Swirl to coat the inside thoroughly, then discard any excess by pouring it out. Set the glass aside right-side up so the residual aroma remains.

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup).

Add 2 oz coconut vodka, 0.5 oz amaretto, 0.5 oz raspberry syrup, and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker.

Dry shake (without ice) for 8–10 seconds if you prefer a slightly frothier texture, then add ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled. If skipping the dry shake, simply shake with ice for 15–20 seconds.

Double-strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the prepared rosewater-rinsed coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and any pulp.

Thread 3 fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick or float them on the surface. Alternatively, twist a lemon peel over the drink to express oils and drop the twist in as a garnish.

Serve immediately. The rosewater rinse should provide a delicate floral aroma that complements the coconut vodka and amaretto; stir gently once if the raspberry syrup has separated slightly.