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Alcoholic Cocktail Margarita Glass 8 ingredients

Recipe

  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz Soho Lychee Liqueur
  • 3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • Lychee
  • Maraschino Cherry
  • 1 Lemon

Instructions

The recipe itself is really easy to remember, if you build it in the correct order: three vodkas (totaling 1.5-oz), then 1.5-oz of SoHo (now all together totaling 3-oz), then 3-oz of Cran! Shake, pour and garnish! This recipe was refined from an existing recipe in 2007 by Sc'Eric Horner for the Fuji & Jade Garden restaurant in State College, PA. The blend of three different vodkas was a very meticulous process, attempting to create a balance that was simply not achieved by using a single Vodka alone. If you cannot find Grey Goose La Poire, you may substitute traditional Grey Goose. If you really only want to bother with one, then I'd recommend Svedka.Nestle halved marchino Cherry inside the Lychee Fruit (canned works best). Place in the bottom of a Margarita glass. (Note: the Fruit will sit nicely in the divot found at the bottom of most modern Margarita glasses, aiding presentation.) Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into the Margarita glass--DO NOT STRAIN. Garnish with a Lemon twist.

About Red Lotus

The Red Lotus cocktail is a refreshing and exotic drink that combines the subtle sweetness of lychee with the tartness of cranberry juice, balanced by the smoothness of vodka. Its vibrant red color is visually striking, making it an appealing choice for those looking to impress at a social gathering. The blend of 1 1/2 oz of Soho Lychee Liqueur and 3 oz of cranberry juice creates a harmonious flavor profile, while the 1 1/2 oz of vodka provides a solid base. Typically garnished with a lychee and a maraschino cherry, the drink is finished with a touch of lemon, adding a hint of citrus to the mix.

While the exact origins of the Red Lotus cocktail are not well-documented, it embodies the trend of using Asian-inspired flavors that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The use of lychee liqueur, a distinctly Asian flavor, taps into the global appreciation for fusion drinks that blend Western spirits with Eastern flavors. The Red Lotus stands out as a modern classic, celebrating the fusion of cultures through its unique and refreshing taste.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Margarita Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!

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This drink uses 6 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

  1. Vodka
  2. Lychee Liqueur
  3. Cranberry Juice
  4. Lychee Fruit
  5. Cherries
  6. Lemon(s)

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