Recipe for Classic Saturn Cocktail
The Classic Saturn Cocktail is a tiki-inspired delight with a refreshing blend of gin, citrus, and tropical flavors. This sophisticated cocktail, famous for its balance of sweet, tart, and spiced notes, is a must-try for gin lovers and tropical cocktail enthusiasts.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer (or any fine strainer)
- Jigger or measuring tools
- Coupe glass (or any preferred glassware)
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin (preferably London Dry or light floral gin)
- 05 oz Passion fruit syrup
- 0.5 oz Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 0.25 oz Falernum (a spiced lime syrup or liqueur)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel or edible flower for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your IngredientsJuice your lemon if using fresh (highly recommended). Measure out your gin, syrups, and juice to have everything ready to go.
- Combine in a ShakerAdd the gin, passion fruit syrup, orgeat, falernum, and lemon juice into your cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice.
- Shake It UpShake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain and ServeUsing a Hawthorne or fine strainer, pour the drink into a chilled coupe glass. This step ensures a smooth finish by removing any ice shards.
- Garnish and EnjoyTop your drink with a lemon wheel, an edible flower, or a twist of lemon peel for an extra pop of color and aroma.
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Notes
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice and high-quality syrups elevate the flavor of the cocktail.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mix before straining—if you prefer a sweeter drink, add a touch more passion fruit syrup or orgeat.
Falernum Alternatives: If falernum isn’t available, substitute with a dash of spiced rum and a squeeze of lime juice.
Chill Your Glassware: Keeping the glass chilled ensures the drink stays crisp and refreshing for longer.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mix before straining—if you prefer a sweeter drink, add a touch more passion fruit syrup or orgeat.
Falernum Alternatives: If falernum isn’t available, substitute with a dash of spiced rum and a squeeze of lime juice.
Chill Your Glassware: Keeping the glass chilled ensures the drink stays crisp and refreshing for longer.