Transport yourself to the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet with a cocktail that embodies the sweet intensity and bitter fate of Shakespeare’s most famous lovers. Love’s Poison is a drink crafted to reflect both the beauty and heartbreak of the story—each sip filled with rich flavors of dark cherry and almond, softened by the delicate fragrance of lavender. Just as Romeo and Juliet’s love was destined to end in tragedy, this cocktail balances sweetness with a hint of bitterness, making it the perfect tribute to their passionate, yet doomed affair.
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Ingredients:
- 2 oz Amaretto (symbolizing the sweet yet doomed love between Romeo and Juliet)
- 1 oz Black Cherry Liqueur (for a deep, dark fruit flavor, representing the tragic passion)
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (to add a sharp, bittersweet note, reflecting the lovers’ fate)
- ½ oz Simple Syrup (to balance the tartness and add a touch of sweetness)
- A dash of Lavender Bitters (evoking the fragrance of youth and fleeting love)
- Cherries and a sprig of lavender or rosemary (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare Your Glass: Chill a coupe glass and lightly coat the rim with lemon juice, then dip it in fine sugar to create a subtle sweetness.
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Shake the Potion: In a shaker filled with ice, combine amaretto, black cherry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and lavender bitters. Shake well to mix.
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Strain and Pour: Strain the cocktail into your chilled coupe glass.
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Garnish: Drop a couple of fresh cherries into the drink, and garnish with a sprig of lavender or rosemary, symbolizing the beauty of their forbidden love.
This cocktail is rich, fruity, and bittersweet—perfectly capturing the passionate, yet ill-fated love of Romeo and Juliet.
