Platinum blonde (cocktail)

Platinum blonde
Cocktail
TypeMixed drink
Base spirit
Servedchilled
Standard garnishrosemary sprig
Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz herbal liqueur (traditionally elderflower cordial)
  • 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
PreparationCombine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker; shake well, then strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

The platinum blonde is an infused cocktail made from vodka, citrus and herbal liqueur. The cocktail has a citrus–herbal flavor profile, and is often flavored with rosemary and elderflower.[1][2][3] It is similar to the classic cloister cocktail, which calls for gin and chartreuse.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fall in Love with a Platinum Blond Tonight". Liquor.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  2. ^ "You Should Sous Vide Your Vodka". Liquor.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  3. ^ exquisite; Media, Exquisite (2019-08-23). "Platinum Blonde". Exquisite Taste. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  4. ^ Sennett, Bob. 2006. Complete World Bartender Guide: The Standard Reference to More than 2,400 Drinks. Random House Books. New York, New York. pp. 110