Orange Currant Pick-Me-Up

A twirl of orange zest brings out the pretty purple of this gorgeous drink.

  • Preparation Time10 mins
  • Serves1
  • DifficultyEasy
15ml Cointreau or orange liqueur
45ml grappa
8 ml Creme de cassis or blackcurrant liqueur
15ml lemon juice
Splash simple syrup
Ice
Orange zest for garnish
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled and well combined.

Put a scoop of ice in a highball or cooler glass. Pour cocktail over ice. Garnish with a strip of orange zest.

Recipe courtesy of Jill Davie

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