Santorini's Caldera Sunset
A sparkling Greek-inspired sunset in a glass. Metaxa 5★ and orange juice create a warm golden base, topped with crisp Prosecco and finished with Heering Cherry Liqueur, which slowly sinks through the drink to create a deep red-to-gold ombré reminiscent of sunset over Santorini's caldera.Fruity and refreshing at first, with the warm character of Metaxa and rich cherry notes becoming more pronounced as the cocktail develops in the glass.[ Also available on Difford's Guide ]
🍸 Yield: 190–195 ml👤 Serves: 1🔥 Calories: ±195 kcal🥃 Glass: Champagne Flute🍷 Alcohol: ±13% ABV✨Enjoy: Aperitif / Early Evening⚠️ Allergens: Sulphites
Servings: 1
Calories: 195kcal
Ingrediënten
- 25 ml Metaxa 5★
- 50 ml Orange Juice
- 100 ml Prosecco extra dry
- 15–20 ml Cherry Liqueur Heering
- 190-195 ml Total Yield
Instructies
- Pour the Metaxa and orange juice into a chilled champagne flute.
- Gently top with the well-chilled Prosecco.
- Slowly pour 15–20 ml Heering Cherry Liqueur down the inside of the glass, allowing it to sink naturally and create a red-to-gold sunset effect.
- Do not stir before serving. Serve immediately and allow the colours to gradually develop in the glass.
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Notities
The Sunset over the Caldera
Santorini is famous for its spectacular sunsets over the flooded volcanic caldera, where deep reds and oranges gradually fade into warm golden light. Santorini's Caldera Sunset translates those colours into a sparkling cocktail. Metaxa provides the unmistakably Greek foundation, while orange juice and Prosecco create the lighter golden part of the drink. Heering Cherry Liqueur is added last and slowly sinks through the glass, creating the characteristic red-to-orange ombré. The amount of Heering can be adjusted slightly depending on the desired effect: 15 ml gives a lighter sunset, while 20 ml creates a deeper red colour and a more pronounced cherry character. The cocktail is deliberately built directly in the glass rather than shaken, preserving the freshness and carbonation of the Prosecco while allowing the sunset effect to form naturally. A Greek-inspired sparkling cocktail designed to change with the sunset in the glass.Nutrition
Serving: 190ml | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sugar: 13g