Golden Elixir

The Golden Elixir is a luxurious and opulent cocktail that combines the finest ingredients to create a truly decadent experience. This cocktail is perfect for special occasions or when you want to indulge in a drink that exudes elegance and sophistication. The shimmering gold leaf adds a touch of glamour, making it a standout choice for celebrations or evenings of refined enjoyment.

Golden Elixir

Indulge in the opulence of the Golden Elixir, a luxurious cocktail that combines the finest ingredients for a truly decadent experience.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 oz plain vodka
  • Edible 23-karat gold-leaf sheet
  • 1 oz Rémy Martin XO Cognac
  • 1 oz Pineau des Charentes aperitif wine
  • 1 oz white grape juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup (3 parts water to 1 part sugar)
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, strained
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Veuve Clicquot Champagne, chilled

Instructions

  1. Place the gold leaf pieces on the vodka in a shallow bowl, ensuring they float on the surface.
  2. In an iced metal shaker, combine Rémy Martin XO Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, white grape juice, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Shake vigorously.
  3. Pour the shaken mixture into a trumpet flute, filling it 3/4 of the way, and top it off with chilled Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
  4. Pour the vodka over the cocktail, allowing the gold leaf to slide onto the surface.