Description
Crab Claws Cocktail elevates seafood elegance with zesty Mediterranean flair. Crisp ingredients dance together, delivering refreshing coastal flavors that transport guests to sun-drenched Mediterranean shores you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquor:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) flavored vodka (berry or citrus works best)
Mixers and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (118 milliliters) sparkling water (flavored or unflavored)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
Garnish and Additional Components:
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges or berries for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a highball glass by filling it with ice cubes to create a crisp, cool foundation for the cocktail.
- Pour chilled vodka and freshly squeezed lime juice into the glass, allowing the bright citrus notes to blend with the smooth spirit.
- Introduce sparkling water, creating a light and effervescent texture by gently mixing the ingredients with a long bar spoon.
- Adjust the cocktail’s sweetness by carefully adding simple syrup, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Elevate the drink’s visual appeal and aromatic profile by garnishing with a vibrant lime wedge or a handful of ripe, juicy berries.
- Serve the cocktail immediately, ensuring the carbonation remains crisp and the temperature stays refreshingly cool.
Notes
- Elevate the cocktail’s flavor by using high-quality vodka with smooth, clean notes for a more refined taste.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or blackberries to create unique garnish variations that add visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
- For a lower-calorie version, skip the simple syrup and use fresh stevia leaves or a zero-calorie sweetener to maintain lightness.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink colder longer and enhance the overall refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg