The PERFECT COCKTAIL FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

The PERFECT COCKTAIL FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

By, Jesse La Vancher

Have you ever wondered why some people gravitate towards, say, a dirty martini over a gin and tonic? Well, it might have more to do with your astrological sign than your taste buds.

Aquarius “Lovers Potion”

An Aquarius loves to have a sense of independence. We combined the independent, distinctive flavors of passion fruit and pumpkin to make a delicious cocktail.

1.5 oz passion fruit puree

1 oz pumpkin juice infused with pepper

.5 oz POM juice

.75 oz cranberry/cinnamon syrup

2 oz pear green tea

Mint sprig

Passion fruit caviar pearls

Pisces “Royal Flush”

Pisces have a wild imagination and great artistic ability. We used our imagination to design a refreshing cocktail using unique flavors.

6 raspberries

3⁄4 oz simple syrup

1⁄4 oz Chambord

1 oz Hendrick’s

1⁄2 oz Lillet Blanc

1⁄2 oz Lillet Rouge

1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice

Aries “Herbaceous Monk”

Aries, as the first astrological sign, desires to lead the way for others. The essence of this cocktail is led by a velvety texture and subtle bitterness with a bold finish.

1 oz Leopold’s Navy Strength gin

1⁄2 oz Green Chartreuse

1⁄2 oz Luxardo Cherry Liqueur

3⁄4 oz sage & honey syrup

3⁄4 oz lemon juice

Egg whites

Dash of Bittercube Bolivar Bitters

Taurus “Brazilian Delight”

A Taurus is focused and stable. The components in the Brazilian Delight cocktail encompass the best of everything by using the finest ingredients.

3 large basil leaves

1 1⁄2 oz Grey Goose Le Melon vodka

1⁄4 oz green chartreuse

1⁄2 oz passion fruit puree

1⁄2 oz lime juice

1⁄4 oz simple syrup

1⁄2 oz egg whites

Gemini “Werly Cup”

A Gemini tends to have a sense of duality to their nature. Like the Gemini’s personality, the joining of sweet and sour, the simple syrup and lemon juice, creates a sense of duality in this cocktail.

1 cubed strawberry

1 slice cucumber

1 orange slice

2 oz Pimm’s

1 oz Lemon juice

1 oz simple syrup

Mint sprig for garnish

Cancer “Pineapple & Ginger Daiquiri”

A Cancer personality is extremely innovative and pays attention to detail. The distinct characteristics of ginger and pineapple in this cocktail provide a harmonious finish.

1 1⁄2 oz Cruzan Spiced Rum

3⁄4 oz Domaine de Canton

3⁄4 oz pineapple juice

3⁄4 oz fresh lime juice

3⁄4 oz simple syrup

1⁄4 oz Luxardo Maraschino

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Leo “Ginger Sparkle”

Leos are cheerful, sociable and full of excitement. The Ginger Sparkle is the perfect cocktail to match their bubbly personality.

1⁄2 oz Domain de Canton Ginger Liqueur

1 1⁄2 oz fresh pear puree (Perfect Puree)

1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice

4 oz Fleuraison Brut Champagne

Candied ginger for garnish

Lemon twist for garnish

Virgo “Pineapple Basil Cocktail”

Virgos are dependable, rational and work well with others. This cocktail combines flavors that work wonderfully together.

3 basil leaves

1 1⁄2 oz Brooklyn Gin

1 oz pineapple

1⁄2 oz lime

1⁄2 oz simple syrup

Elderflower tonic

Pineapple leaf for garnish

Libra “Lemongrass Mojito”

A Libra personality enjoys peace, stability and being surrounded by others. We took a classic cocktail and paired it with lemongrass to create a sense of companionship.

2 oz Cuca Fresca Blanco cachaca

1 oz lemongrass syrup

1 oz lime juice

Mint leaves

Scorpio “Eastern Drop”

Scorpios are resilient, determined and confident. The Eastern Drop uses strong, bold flavors to appeal to the Scorpio’s personality.

1 1⁄2 oz Belvedere Vodka Citrus

1 oz lemongrass simple syrup

1⁄2 oz St. Germain Elderflower

1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice

1⁄4 oz pineapple juice

Dash egg whites

Mint leaf for garnish

Sagittarius “Spiced Apple Fizz”

A Sagittarius is expressive, focused and free-minded. This cocktail uses Daron Calvados, an apple based cognac that is aged freely.

Dash peychauds

1 oz Sazerac six-year rye

1⁄2 oz Daron Calvados

1⁄2 oz Benedictine

1⁄2 oz lemon juice

3⁄4 oz apple juice

3⁄4 cinnamon simple syrup

Capricorn “Robin’s Hood”

Capricorns are ambitious, well-disciplined and highly intelligent. In order to appeal to the Capricorn’s personality, we stuck to the beauty of simplicity when creating Robin’s Hood, inspired by Walt Disney and his love of scotch.

2 dash peychauds

1 dash angostura bitters

1 oz apricot infused 10-year Glenmorangie

1 oz Hennessy VSOP

1⁄2 Benedictine

1⁄2 oz Drambuie

1⁄2 oz Antica sweet vermouth