This is it. The piĂšce de rĂ©sistance. Fine Line is done! Its definitely been a journey, though - I hadnât expected to start this project so quickly, but when the pandemic hit, it was the kick in the pants I was looking for to bite the bullet and just do it.
Today, weâre taking on my interpretation of Lights Up. I left it for last because I felt it needed that sendoff. Itâs sweet, bitter, tart, and uhâŠit sparkles.
Yeah. Step into THAT light, everyone.
This cocktail is made with all fresh ingredients and does need some prep, but I assure you itâs worth it. If prep isnât your thing, I will have omissions at the end.
This weeks charity is Fight CRC (colorectal cancer) in honour of Chadwick Boseman, and my own grandfather who had the disease. Fight CRC focuses on providing balanced cancer care information while influencing policy change for the greater good. If you have the means to donate, please consider doing so - and if you cannot, as always: a signal boost would be amazing!
Thank you all so much for coming on this journey with me. Itâs been fun - and I hope you stick around for HS1! I will take a mini break for a few weeks (but keep your eyes peeled, I may have special things in the works), and be back at it bright eyed and bushy tailed real soon.
And without further ado, hereâs Lights Up.
4 fresh passionfruits, halved and insides removed
In saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Bring mixture to a slow boil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes then turn off heat completely.
Let mixture steep and cool for about an hour in saucepan.
Strain liquid into jar. Do not mash the pods- gently stir in the strainer to help get the most liquid. Syrup will last about 2 weeks!
1.5 oz dark rum (not spiced)
1.5 oz passionfruit syrup
3.5 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
1.75 oz fresh lemon juice
Edible glitter. I used Wilton Pearl Dust and please, please make sure youâre using food grade glitter, as anything else is toxic and please donât put that in your drinks!
Rind of grapefruit, lemon round (for garnish)
In shaker with ice, combine all ingredients and a few pinches of edible glitter. Shake until shaker is cold.
Strain into tall glass with new ice. You should see the shimmer as you pour!
Garnish with the rind and lemon round
AN: this cocktail would also be great as a punch for a larger crowd!
Omissions: You can use a regular tropical fruit juice for this drink (something that has passionfruit, grapefruit, guava etc). It will be much sweeter and a different flavour, but will have the same idea. But, I always say: the fresher, the better!
To make it non-alcoholic: Juice of 1 red grapefruit, 2 oz passionfruit syrup, 2 oz lemon juice, edible glitter, soda water.
And as always: while I am very happy to share my ideas on here: please donât steal them as your own! Otherwise: enjoy responsibly and send me pictures if you decide to try it!! I track #hscocktailhour!
