Turkish Delight Dream

This delightful cocktail is inspired by the flavors of Turkish delight chocolate, presenting a stunning pink hue adorned with a pistachio crumb and dried rose tea flowers. It's a sweet and refreshing concoction perfect for indulging in a touch of luxury.

Turkish Delight Dream

A luxurious and refreshing cocktail with the flavors of Turkish delight, featuring a delightful pink hue and a touch of pistachio and dried rose tea.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cranberry and pomegranate tea bag
  • 2.50 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1.50 tbsp honey
  • 1.50 tbsp finely chopped pistachio kernels
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 1/2 oz Turkish delight, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1.50 tbsp dried rose tea flowers, plus extra to serve
  • 2 oz vanilla vodka
  • 3 cups chilled sparkling mineral water
  • 1/2 tbsp rosewater
  • 1/4 pomegranate, seeds removed
  • 1.50 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint sprigs
  • 3 cups crushed ice

Instructions

  1. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into a large heatproof jug using a small sharp knife.
  2. Add the vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, cranberry and pomegranate tea bag, caster sugar, and boiling water to the jug. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it stand for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bag and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  3. While the mixture is cooling, place the pistachio on a plate. Rub the flesh of the lemon wedge around the rim of a serving glass, then dip the rim in the pistachio to coat it. Thread the Turkish delight and dried rose tea flowers onto a skewer.
  4. Combine the vanilla mixture, vodka, mineral water, rosewater, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, mint, and ice in a large serving jug.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and top with extra dried rose tea flowers. Serve with the Turkish delight skewer.