Pillow Talk (zero Proof) Recipe
hibiscus, coconut cream, rose, vanilla-cinnamon honey, aquafaba
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Ingredients
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Hibiscus-vanilla base
Rose-honey syrup
Coconut cream foam
Garnish
Method
Hibiscus-vanilla base
- 1
Bring 2 cups water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
- 2
Add the dried hibiscus flowers (or 3–4 hibiscus tea bags) and remove from heat. Steep, covered, for 8 minutes for bright flavor and color.
- 3
Strain the hibiscus liquid into a heatproof container, pressing to extract liquid. Discard solids. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Chill until cool (about 20–30 minutes) or speed-cool in an ice bath.
Rose-honey syrup
- 4
Combine 3 tbs honey and 3 tbs water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until honey fully dissolves and mixture just comes to a simmer (about 2–3 minutes).
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp rose water. Taste and adjust: add up to another 1/4 tsp rose water if you prefer a stronger floral note. Let cool to room temperature.
Coconut cream foam
- 6
Chill the coconut cream can overnight if possible. Scoop 3/4 cup thick coconut cream into a mixing bowl; reserve any thin liquid for another use.
- 7
In a separate bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip 3 tbs aquafaba on medium-high until soft peaks form (about 1.5–3 minutes).
- 8
Gradually add the whipped aquafaba to the coconut cream while continuing to whip on medium speed. Add 1 tbs powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Whip until light and slightly billowy but still stable (about 1–2 more minutes). Chill the foam while you assemble the drink.
Assemble Pillow Talk (serves 2)
- 9
- 10
Divide the chilled hibiscus-vanilla base evenly between the two glasses (about 3/4 cup each).
- 11
- 12
Spoon generous dollops of the chilled coconut-aquafaba foam on top of each drink, creating a cloud-like cap. Use the back of the spoon to shape peaks if desired.
- 13
Garnish each drink with a light dusting of ground cinnamon, a few crushed hibiscus bits and 1/2 tsp dried edible rose petals per glass.
- 14
Serve immediately with a small cocktail spoon; advise guests to break through the foam to enjoy the layered flavors.
