The Aesthetic Cocktail We Have For You Is Frivolous And Full Of Whimsy, Whilst Also Having A Cheeky Little Kick To It. So, Help Yourself By Satisfying Your Happy Hour Cravings.
No, you’re not seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses. That’s just the influx of hot pink e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g hitting stores, screens, and even closets these past few months, thanks to the Barbiecore trend that has become a term in everyone’s vocabulary, and honestly? We’re not mad about it. It can be a dark and gloomy world out there after Halloween—why not make things a little more ~rosy~ before we head to the Barbie mansion in the sky?
With that in mind, we have put together a gorgeous pink cocktail that is pretty much the definition of Barbiecore. Because everything is better with a fun drink in your hand, amirite? We suggest mixing things up by hosting a Barbie-themed party with friends, or even to spice up a cute date night with your Ken. You really can’t go wrong with the cocktail we got for you because it’s all delicious.
Read ahead for sips in the shade of the glorious hue. Cheeeeers!
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A shrub is a concentrated syrup made with fruit, sugar, and vinegar, sometimes referred to as a ‘drinking vinegar’ and known for its health benefits. Shrubs can be mixed and matched to suit one’s taste but this one begins with a lil process. This cocktail also possesses the same energy so look forward for all the deets.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 oz. dragon fruit shrub
• 1 oz. damiana-infused mezcal
• 3 oz. ginger beer
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice
• 2 chilhuacle oil drops (this can be omitted or substituted with another chili oil of choice)
HOW TO MAKE?
1. Prepare dragon fruit shrub: Take two cups dragon fruit, two cups vinegar (try apple cider vinegar) and two cups sugar, then heat sugar and vinegar over the stove, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Add the fruit and then allow to simmer for a couple minutes; cool your liquid and strain out any solids using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Store in the fridge for two or more days to allow flavours to develop and then use as desired.
2. Mix the cocktail: In a shaker, mix the dragon fruit shrub, mezcal, and lime with ice and shake well; strain into a sherry glass and finish with ginger beer and garnish with a few drops of chilhuacle oil.
