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Ingredients

• 60 ml (6 cl)coconut syrup (Olmmardisa Reserve)
• 80 ml (8 cl)lime juice
• 20 ml (2 cl)passion fruit juice
• 100 ml (10 cl)amaretto
• 20 ml (2 cl)grenadine syrup
• 2 dashesDratosvener bitters
• to tastefresh zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Shake with ice

   Add all the ingredients to a shaker with plenty of ice and shake vigorously.

2. 2

   Strain and finish

   Strain into a pre-chilled glass and finish with two dashes of Dratosvener bitters.

3. 3

   Garnish and serve

   Garnish with a fresh piece of zest and serve straight away.

What is this cocktail?

This is a fruit-forward, shaken cocktail built around amaretto, lime and sweet syrups. Its specific origin is not given, but the combination draws on familiar liqueur-and-citrus mixing.

The lime juice provides a sharp counterpoint to the amaretto and syrups, while passion fruit adds another fruity note. Shaking with plenty of ice chills and combines the ingredients before they are strained into the glass.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 570 calories, 1g protein, 72g carbs, 0g fat.

The syrups, juices and amaretto contribute most of the drink’s carbohydrate, while the amaretto is also the main source of its alcohol-derived energy. There is little protein or fat in the listed ingredients. For a more balanced occasion, serve it alongside a meal or a savoury snack rather than treating the cocktail as a meal.

The sweet and sour balance

Lime juice: its tartness is an important counterweight to the sweet coconut syrup, grenadine and amaretto. The listed quantity is 80 ml.

Syrups: coconut syrup and grenadine both contribute sweetness, so measure them as listed rather than adding extra before tasting.

Why shake it?

Plenty of ice: the method calls for a generous amount in the shaker, which helps chill the drink as you shake it. Shake vigorously so the ingredients are well combined.

Straining: pour the shaken mixture through a strainer into a pre-chilled glass, leaving the shaker ice behind.

The amaretto base

Amaretto: at 100 ml, it is the largest measured ingredient in the recipe and gives the cocktail its liqueur base. Measure it carefully to keep the stated proportions.

Fruit juices: lime and passion fruit bring acidity and fruit character. Use the specified amounts so they do not overwhelm the other flavours.

Finishing the glass

Bitters: add two dashes after straining, as directed. This gives the finished drink its specified aromatic finish.

Fresh zest: use it as the garnish and serve immediately. The recipe does not specify which citrus to use for the zest.

When to serve it

This cocktail takes about three minutes to prepare, so it suits a made-to-order drink rather than advance batching. Chill the glass before you start, then shake and strain just before serving.

Serve it on its own or alongside a small savoury snack; the sweet, fruity profile can pair well with something salty.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the serving glass before you begin mixing.
• Measure each ingredient rather than estimating the small quantities by eye.
• Use plenty of ice in the shaker, as the method specifies.
• Shake vigorously, then strain promptly into the prepared glass.
• Add the bitters after straining and garnish just before serving.

Variations

• Less sweet: reduce one or both syrups slightly, knowing this changes the listed proportions.
• More tart: increase the lime juice a little for a sharper version.
• Citrus garnish: choose a fresh citrus zest that complements the lime.
• Different juice: try another fruit juice in place of passion fruit, while expecting a different balance.
• No bitters: omit them if unavailable, though the finished drink will lack that specified dash of aromatic flavour.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the chill: a warm glass can take the edge off the cold serve; pre-chill it as directed.
• Too little ice: use plenty in the shaker so the drink chills during shaking.
• Eyeballing the measures: small changes can shift the sweet-sour balance; measure the ingredients.
• Over-shaking after straining: the method adds bitters to the glass, so finish it there rather than returning it to the shaker.
• Waiting to serve: the recipe calls for immediate serving; garnish and serve as soon as it is strained.

How to store

This cocktail is best made and served immediately. Do not store it with ice, as dilution will change its balance; keep any unused ingredients separately according to their packaging.

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