Description
The Sleeping Beauty Cocktail is a refreshing and elegant drink that combines vodka, crème de cassis, lemon juice, and sparkling wine for a bubbly, fruity treat. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated night in, this dreamy cocktail delights with its balance of tartness and sweetness and a sparkling finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Alcohol
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Crème de Cassis
- 2 oz Sparkling Wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
Fresh Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Optional
- Edible glitter for extra sparkle
- Sugar, for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Place a coupe or champagne glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to ensure your cocktail stays cold longer and enhances the drinking experience.
- Prepare Lemon Twist (Optional): Peel a strip of lemon zest carefully avoiding the bitter white pith. Twist it over the glass to release the aromatic oils, then set aside for garnish.
- Sugar the Rim (Optional): Pour sugar onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of the chilled glass with a lemon wedge or simple syrup, then dip the rim into the sugar, rotating to coat it evenly. Shake off any excess sugar for a perfect rim.
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, pour in the vodka, crème de cassis, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. This mix provides the cocktail’s base flavors balancing sweetness with tartness.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Seal tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted to smooth the flavors.
- Double Strain: Place a Hawthorne strainer over the shaker and a fine-mesh strainer over the prepared glass to ensure a silky smooth cocktail free from ice shards or pulp. Pour the mixture through both strainers into your chilled glass.
- Top with Sparkling Wine: Gently add 2 ounces of Prosecco or Champagne on top of the cocktail to give it a lively effervescence and light finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Add the lemon twist garnish to the rim or drop it into the drink. Sprinkle edible glitter on top if desired for an extra magical sparkle. Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its freshest.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the vodka and crème de cassis with blackcurrant syrup and use sparkling water instead of sparkling wine.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright and tangy flavor; bottled lemon juice doesn’t provide the same freshness.
- Edible glitter is completely optional but adds a festive, visually stunning touch.
- Adjust the amount of sparkling wine to your preference if you want a stronger or lighter cocktail.
- Chilling the glass beforehand is key to keeping the cocktail cold without watering it down quickly.
