Daisy Chain Recipe
gin | aperol | saffron | grapefruit | prosecco
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Juice and Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Infuse the Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a tablespoon of warm water for about 10 minutes to release its color and flavor.
- 2
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, Aperol, and the infused saffron water. Shake well with ice for about 15 seconds.
Assembly
- 3
Combine with Grapefruit Juice
Strain the mixture from the shaker into a chilled glass filled with ice. Add the fresh grapefruit juice and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Top with Prosecco
Slowly pour the prosecco over the top of the drink to create a layered effect. Do this gently to maintain the bubbles.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a slice of grapefruit on the rim and a couple of saffron strands floating on top. Serve immediately with a straw or a stirrer.