Description
Embark on a magical journey with the Arkenstone Mocktail, a mystical blend inspired by Tolkien’s legendary gem. Crystal-clear layers and delicate flavors transport drinkers to Middle-earth’s enchanting realm, where you’ll savor each mesmerizing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) white grape juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sparkling water or club soda
- 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon elderflower syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch blue spirulina or 1 drop blue butterfly pea flower tea
Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Edible silver flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the luminescent base by whisking white grape juice, coconut water, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice in a mixing vessel. Infuse the liquid with blue spirulina to achieve a mesmerizing azure glow.
- Select a pristine glass and generously layer it with crystalline ice cubes to create a chilled foundation.
- Delicately cascade the azure liquid over the ice, allowing it to embrace each frozen fragment.
- Introduce effervescence by gently streaming sparkling water or club soda, creating a gentle, luminous cascade.
- Elevate the visual allure by sprinkling ethereal edible silver flakes across the surface, mimicking the mystical shimmer of a legendary gemstone.
- Enhance the presentation with an optional delicate lemon twist or a translucent rock candy stick, transforming the beverage into a visual homage to the mythical Arkenstone.
- Immerse yourself in the sensory experience, transporting your imagination to the majestic halls of Erebor with each enchanting sip.
Notes
- Use high-quality white grape juice for a smoother, more refined flavor profile.
- Select fresh coconut water to enhance the natural sweetness and provide a subtle tropical undertone.
- Adjust blue spirulina quantity carefully to control color intensity without overpowering the drink’s delicate taste.
- Experiment with different sparkling water brands to find the perfect level of effervescence that complements the mocktail’s base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg