Fade to Pink Layered Cocktail

This stunning layered cocktail features a delightful combination of gin, Aperol, lemon juice, and rum. Its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors make it an impressive and enjoyable drink for any occasion.

Fade to Pink Layered Cocktail

A stunning layered cocktail with gin, Aperol, lemon juice, and rum.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz Aperol liqueur
  • 3/4 oz white rum
  • 3/4 oz Empress 1908 Gin
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1/4 oz Bloody Shiraz gin (for float layer)
  • 1/4 oz Empress 1908 Gin (for float layer)
  • 1 fresh mint sprig (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice, Aperol, white rum, simple syrup, and Empress gin in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
  3. Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice and strain the drink over the ice.
  4. Carefully pour the Bloody Shiraz gin on top to create a floating layer.
  5. Carefully pour the Empress gin on the very top to form the final floating layer.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve immediately.