The Daisy
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍹 Recipe Category: Beverages
🔑 Keywords: Summer, < 15 Mins, Easy
Description:
Indulge in the refreshing allure of The Daisy cocktail, a delightful blend perfect for warm summer days or cozy evenings by the fire. Crafted with a harmonious medley of bourbon, zesty lemon, a touch of sugar, and the effervescence of soda water, this cocktail tantalizes the taste buds with every sip. Embellished with vibrant raspberries and citrusy orange, it’s a visual and flavorful symphony that beckons you to unwind and savor life’s simple pleasures.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Bourbon |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Soda water |
| – | Raspberries |
| – | Orange |
| 1 | – |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 158.2
- Fat Content: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 6.3g
- Protein Content: 0.7g
Instructions:
- Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients: bourbon, lemon, sugar, soda water, raspberries, and orange.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces of bourbon.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the shaker.
- Add 1/2 ounce of sugar for a touch of sweetness.
- Pour in 1/2 ounce of soda water to add effervescence to the mix.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with crushed ice, allowing the flavors to meld and mingle.
- Top off the concoction with a splash of soda water for an extra burst of fizziness.
- Give the drink a gentle stir to ensure all the components are evenly distributed.
- Garnish the cocktail with a few fresh raspberries, adding a pop of color and a burst of fruity flavor.
- Complete the presentation by adding a slice of orange as a vibrant and aromatic garnish.
- Serve The Daisy immediately and enjoy the crisp, invigorating taste of this delightful cocktail.
Whether you’re hosting a summer soiree, lounging poolside, or simply unwinding after a long day, The Daisy promises to be a refreshing and satisfying libation that leaves you craving another sip. Cheers to good company, great drinks, and memorable moments shared with loved ones.
